The 25-year-old Bennett, drafted in the 2022 second round out of Oklahoma, stands 6-foot-6 with a listed weight of 234 pounds, a similar build to Red Sox's top pitching prospect, No. 2 overall in their system, Payton Tolle — who like Bennett is a native of Oklahoma.

Ketel Marte’s name has been a popular one in trade rumors this offseason. The infielder has a five-team no-trade list, and that list did not include the Boston Red Sox. It did, however, include the New York Yankees,

Red Sox suddenly surfacing as serious frontrunners in Ketel Marte trade talks

The Boston Red Sox will not have to contend with a bitter rival in pursuit of an All-Star trade candidate this offseason.

With the winter meetings officially behind us, Major League Baseball’s rumor mill continues to heat up. A number of contenders are doing all they can to fortify