Cespedes, acquired from the A’s in July in the blockbuster Jon Lester deal, is eligible for free agency after the 2015 season and has indicated he may not be interested in talking to Boston about a long-term deal. He is owed $10.2 million in 2015.
“Couple that with his desire not to play right field or work on his defense, and that could make him a trade candidate as the Red Sox try to pare their outfield depth and possibly make room for Mookie Betts or add a lefthanded hitter,” Cafardo reports.
The 29-year-old Cuban slugger hit .260/.301/.450 with 22 homers and 36 doubles between Oakland and Boston in 2014.
