By Jordan Long
The Boston Red Sox made a small trade, sending left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias to Seattle. Boston will either get a player to be named later or cash. Elias has been with Boston since 2016.
The Red Sox traded with Seattle for Elias on December 7, 2015. Boston was hoping he would add depth to the pitching staff. Elias had an unimpressive record with the Mariners of 15-20. His ERA was 3.97. The part of his game the Red Sox liked was his ability to strike batters out with 240. Elias took some chances with his pitching location walking 108 with the Mariners not enough to scare Boston away.
Unfortunately, the trade didn’t work out with Boston. Elias spent most of his time in the Boston Red Sox’s Minor League system. He pitched in 4 games and started 1 for the Red Sox. His record was 0-1 with a 12.38 ERA. Elias had 4 strikeouts and 6 walks.
The Red Sox had no choice but to trade him. Elias wasn’t playing at the level they needed him to. He didn’t develop the way the Red Sox wanted since they were hoping he would be part of the starting rotation for years to come. It was time to send him back. Elias seemed more comfortable playing for Seattle than Boston.
This was a surprising deal since it came so early into the year. Elias needed more time, but the Red Sox weren’t going to wait around. Hopefully for Boston this was the right move to make.
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