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Red Sox Bet on Jones vs Lefties | Boston Red Sox News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
The Red Sox snagged outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Tigers for a player to be named later — a steal considering his brutal 2024 stats. Jones hit just .137 and struggled against lefties, but his 2025 OPS of .970 against southpaws makes him a hidden gem. The Tigers, in playoff mode and needing offense, couldn’t afford his slump — especially with a negative bWAR. While his fastball performance has tanked this year, his expected SLG hints at bad luck, not bad skill. The Sox hope a fresh start and a renewed focus on fastballs (which he’s historically crushed) will revive his game — and they didn’t pay much, trading struggling Nate Eaton. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5948460d17a4a96a