How trio of prospects traded by Red Sox at deadline fared with new teams

Ahead of the July 31 trade deadline earlier this summer, the Red Sox made deals for two impending free agents in an effort to bolster their pitching staff for the stretch run. In doing so, they parted ways with a trio of top prospects who had already reached the upper levels of their system.

This article will examine how those prospects — Blaze Jordan, James Tibbs III, and Zach Ehrhard — fared with their new organizations after the trade deadline and what can be expected from each of them moving forward.

Blaze Jordan to the Cardinals

Jordan was dealt to the Cardinals on the morning of July 31 for veteran left-hander Steven Matz. The 22-year-old corner infielder was ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox’ No. 24 prospect at the time of the trade. He had been at Triple-A Worcester since early June and reported to St. Louis’ top affiliate in Memphis for his organizational debut on August 2.

From there, however, Jordan had a rough time of things. The right-handed hitting slugger batted just .198/.242/.366 with six doubles, one triple, seven home runs, 37 RBIs, 21 runs scored, two stolen bases, 10 walks, and 22 strikeouts in 41 games (186 plate appearances) for the Redbirds. Defensively, he made 24 starts at first base, seven starts at third base, and 10 starts at DH.

Overall, Jordan slashed .270/.331/.450 with 28 doubles, two triples, a career-high 19 home runs, a career-high 99 RBIs, 80 runs scored, five stolen bases, 43 walks, and 60 strikeouts in 129 total games (544 plate appearances) between Double-A Portland and two Triple-A affiliates this season. He is currently regarded by Baseball America as the Cardinals’ No. 19 prospect.

A former third-round draft pick out of DeSoto Central High School (Miss.) in 2020, Jordan can once again become eligible for the Rule 5 Draft this winter. The Cardinals, whose baseball operations department is now headed by old friend Chaim Bloom, have until late next month to decide if Jordan is worth adding to the 40-man roster ahead of his age-23 season in 2026.

James Tibbs III, Zach Ehrhard to the Dodgers

Hours after trading Jordan to the Cardinals, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow surprised many by dealing a pair of outfield prospects in Tibbs and Ehrhard to the Dodgers for oft-injured right-hander Dustin May.

Tibbs, of course, was the top prospect the Red Sox received from the Giants in the blockbuster Rafael Devers trade on June 15. The 13th overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Florida State was elevated from the High-A level to Portland after that controversial deal was made and was ranked by Baseball America as Boston’s No. 10 prospect.

After struggling to a .586 OPS in 30 games with Portland, Tibbs turned a corner upon switching organizations for the second time in his young career and immersing himself in the more hitter-friendly Texas League. In 36 games with the Dodgers’ Double-A Tulsa affiliate, the left-handed hitting 23-year-old batted .269/.407/.493 with five doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 32 RBIs, 25 runs scored, five stolen bases, 29 walks, and 36 strikeouts over 168 plate appearances. On the other side of the ball, he made 23 starts in right field, six starts at first base, two starts in left field, and five starts at DH for the Drillers.

As part of a whirlwind first full professional season, Tibbs slashed .243/.373/.429 with 17 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs, 71 RBIs, 82 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, 90 walks, and 120 strikeouts in 123 total games (562 plate appearances) between High-A Eugene and two Double-A affiliates. He is currently regarded by Baseball America as Los Angeles’ No. 26 prospect and is likely ticketed for a return to Tulsa out of the gate next spring.

Ehrhard, meanwhile, was ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox’ No. 29 prospect after being selected by the club for a second time in the fourth round of the 2024 draft out of Oklahoma State. Like Tibbs, Ehrhard was in Portland (where he was teammates with his older brother, Drew) when the trade for May was made and reported to Tulsa shortly thereafter.

In a similar fashion to Tibbs, Ehrhard flipped a switch after being dealt to the Dodgers and suiting up for the Drillers. The right-handed hitting 22-year-old batted .282/.391/.466 with seven doubles, one triple, five home runs, 20 RBIs, 32 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 21 walks, and 21 strikeouts in 34 games (161 plate appearances) for the Texas League affiliate. Defensively, he made 23 starts in center field, five starts in left field, and six starts at DH.

Altogether, Ehrhard slashed .272/.374/.439 with 30 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 65 RBIs, 85 runs scored, 37 stolen bases, 67 walks, and 97 strikeouts in 123 total games (538 plate appearances) between High-A Greenville and two Double-A affiliates in 2025. He is currently regarded by Baseball America as Los Angeles’ No. 27 prospect and, like Tibbs, is presumably in line to return to Tulsa for the start of the 2026 campaign.