Red Sox latest trade blunder already paying dividends for Brewers
The Boston Red Sox made one of the most shocking moves in baseball when they traded Rafael Devers in 2025. Fans immediately questioned the decision, especially considering Devers had long been viewed as one of the franchise’s cornerstone players. While Boston did receive several pieces in return, one of the biggest names included in the package was left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, a former top prospect originally developed by the San Francisco Giants.
Fast forward to now, and that trade tree is beginning to look even worse for Boston. MORE: Byron Buxton needs a change of scenery, and one team makes the most sense Sep 26, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (38) pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Boston Barely Gave Harrison a Chance After arriving in Boston, Harrison never really got an opportunity to establish himself.
Rather than giving the young left-hander a chance to develop into a rotation piece, the Red Sox shipped him out this past offseason to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Caleb Durbin. Durbin has been respectable for Boston in 2026. But “respectable” suddenly looks a lot different when compared to what Harrison is doing in Milwaukee.
Harrison Is Emerging as an All-Star Candidate Harrison has been nothing short of outstanding. Through eight starts this season, he owns: 4-1 record 2. 10 ERA 48 strikeouts in 38.
2 innings Those are not simply solid numbers. Those are frontline starter numbers. Among National League pitchers with at least 35 innings pitched and five starts, Harrison currently owns a top-five ERA.