Red Sox, Trade Deadline
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In an interview with MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Breslow described the Red Sox’ deadline needs as “fluid” due to some of the recent individual performances they’ve had at certain positions.
The Phillies, who have been searching for relief pitching help throughout the season, have agreed to sign veteran reliever David Robertson, reports The Athletic. It's a deal for the rest of the season for $16 million, prorated for just the remainder of the Phillies' games, reports MLB.com, or roughly $6 million.
“There were nine teams who scouted David Robertson in Providence on Saturday, including Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and assistant Eddie Romero, with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski winning the sweepstakes over his former team,” Nightengale reported on Twitter/X.
If the Red Sox aren't able to get Twins ace Joe Ryan, there are a handful of other options for them out there ahead of the trade deadline.
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Speaking of which, you can find Thursday's supply of MLB rumors just below. The Boston Red Sox have barged back into contention and even playoff position thanks to a magma-hot July, and that's positioned them as likely buyers leading up to the deadline.
The Boston Red Sox veteran revealed the status of contract talks with the team, hinting at the status of a potential trade.
Craig Breslow and his bosses cannot allow this 10-game winning streak to be the pinnacle of this Red Sox season.
After an entire spring with rumors about selling, the Boston Red Sox have seemingly turned into prospective buyers for the MLB trade deadline. That's what a 10-game winning streak right before the All-Star break will do.