It appears that the Boston Red Sox have figured out a way to thin their 2017 starting rotation.

After pulling off a blockbuster deal for ace starter Chris Sale during the Winter Meetings, the Sox seemingly had too many options for their starting roation.


Over his 10 year major league career, Buchholz has gone 81-61 in 206 games (188 Starts) with a 3.96 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.

Last year, the 32-year-old struggled early in the year, was relegated to the pen in the middle of the season and then wound up getting back into the rotation by the end of the year. His up and down season culminated in an ALDS Game 3 start in which he gave up six hits and two earned runs over four innings in a loss that knocked Boston out of the postseason.

Injury concerns, inconsistent play, depth and money all played a factor in the decision to move Buchholz, who may be able to find more success as he transitions to the National League.

In getting Tobias, who was a 10th round selection of Philadelphia back in 2015, the Sox have filled a whole created by the departure of top prospect Yoan Moncada, who was dealt to the Chicago White Sox as the key piece in the package that brought Sale to town.

Tobias, who hasn't played above High-A ball, has had success over his first full season plus of professional baseball, batting .301 with a .362 OBP 188 games. While the youngster is no Moncada, he did play well last season in the Phillies system and has the potential to add depth to Boston's middle infield prospect list.

 

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