Just a few days into spring training, the Red Sox made a trade with the Royals. They sent reliever John Schreiber to Kansas City in exchange for pitching prospect David Sandlin. Schreiber, who will be turning 30 next month, had become an impressive late-inning option for the Red Sox bullpen over the past two years. He had a 3.34 ERA and struck out 127 batters in 111.2 innings during that time. However, his performance declined in 2023 due to command and health issues. On the other hand, Sandlin was drafted by the Royals in the 11th round of the 2022 draft. He had a strong debut in Low-A in 2023, but his season was cut short by a lat injury. The Royals hope that Schreiber will provide them with another reliable bullpen option as they rebuild their pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are adding to their farm system by acquiring Sandlin, who is only 23 years old. He adds depth to their starting pitching prospects.
According to the Source baseballamerica.com