Anthony Seigler is making headlines again, this time as part of a trade sending him to the Boston Red Sox. While Milwaukee Brewers fans might not have been enamored with him, the Red Sox see untapped potential in the versatile infielder.
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is optimistic about Seigler's future in Boston. He highlighted Seigler's left-handed bat and his ability to hit right-handed pitching, noting his impressive performance in Triple-A last season. Breslow believes Seigler hasn't yet had a real chance to showcase his talents in the big leagues, but his pedigree and recent stats are promising.
Seigler's major league debut with the Brewers saw him in 34 games with 73 plate appearances. While his numbers might not have dazzled, his plate discipline stood out, drawing eight walks and boosting his on-base percentage despite a modest .194/.292/.210 slash line. Manager Pat Murphy appreciated Seigler's knack for grinding through at-bats, even if fans were left wanting more.
Defensively, Seigler is a jack-of-all-trades. Although primarily playing third base in the majors, he has experience as a catcher and second baseman.
Last season, he started 22 games behind the plate in Triple-A, and in 2024, he was primarily a second baseman with the Yankees organization. Now, he’s ready to don the Red Sox jersey in the American League East.
Seigler himself is confident about his role with the Red Sox, stating, "I think they got me here for a reason." He’s been working on his skills at third and second base, eager to contribute wherever needed.
After six seasons in the Yankees' farm system, Seigler became a free agent and signed with the Brewers last offseason. He thrived in Triple-A Nashville, boasting a .285/.414/.478 slash line and successfully stealing 23 bases in 27 attempts over 72 games.
Throughout his minor league career, Seigler has shown flashes of power and speed, hitting 37 home runs and driving in 199 RBIs over 451 games with a .230/.369/.370 line. As he embarks on this new chapter with the Red Sox, both the team and Seigler hope he can translate his minor league success to the big league stage.