That Guy Throwing 100+ MPH For the Red Sox? They Took Down Our M's, And Boston's Ready to Flip Him Anyway!

Okay, look, we all saw it. Another one slipping away. The Red Sox rolled into T-Mobile Park and smacked our Mariners around, walking away with a 5-1 win. It's frustrating, plain and simple, especially when our guys are grinding. But here's the kicker, something wild coming out of Boston: a veteran reliever, Tyron Guerrero, is absolutely on fire, throwing 100+ mph, and the Red Sox might still be looking to trade him. What in the Emerald City is going on?

This Dude Was Washed... Then He Got Scorchingly Hot

Seriously, this is a comeback story you just don't see every day. Before his time with the Red Sox, Guerrero hadn't even been in the MLB for years. We're talking since 2019, when he was with the Miami Marlins, rocking a 6.26 ERA and a 1.696 WHIP. Yikes, right? He bounced around, went to the minors, Japan, Mexico, basically everywhere but the big show.

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Then, Boston picked him up on a minor league deal before what would have been spring training. He went down to Worcester and just dominated, posting a ridiculous 0.92 ERA across 15 games. They called him up on May 21st, and initially, it looked like the old Guerrero. That ERA was hovering around 9.00 for his first couple of starts. But he was casually chucking 100+ mph pitches, so you knew something was there. Now? He's been absolutely on fire in his past 12 appearances, dropping his ERA to 3.97 and his FIP to 2.75. His K/9 is a ridiculous 14.3! And get this, at 35 years old, he's throwing harder than he ever has. What a story, what a turnaround!

So Why Would Boston Deal a Guy Who Just Dominated?

This is where it gets interesting, and frankly, a bit confusing for us fans watching from the outside. The Red Sox are looking to sweep for the first time in a while. If they can go on a roll, they *might* switch from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. But if they stumble on this road trip, they are almost definitely going to be sellers. That means guys like Aroldis Chapman, Jarren Duran, and Sonny Gray could all be on the market. And right there, "under-the-radar," is Tyron Guerrero.

Think about it: a team could be chomping at the bit to acquire a guy throwing this well, especially a veteran reliever. He's not going to fetch them a star player, no, but Guerrero could definitely help Boston rebuild their farm system. A prospect or two, maybe even one that's almost MLB ready, would be pretty good payment for the righty. The Red Sox probably hope they get to keep Guerrero until the end of the season, but if not, his incredible rebirth could be exactly what they need to reload for next season. It's a harsh business, even for a guy performing out of his mind.

For us M's fans, it's another reminder that every team has a story. While Boston's trying to figure out if they're buying or selling a hot reliever, our Mariners need to focus on getting back to winning ways. Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, the whole squad has to regroup from that 5-1 loss. Let's see our guys dig deep and come back swinging next time, because this season is far from over, and we're always ready for the fight!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.