The Boston Red Sox shocked the world once already this season when they shipped three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The deal laid the groundwork for their recent ascension up the American League Wild Card standings and revitalized a seemingly dead season.

The Boston Red Sox have been talked about plenty ahead of the trade deadline with nothing really to show for it yet. That isn’t surprising. The trade deadline is still over a week away and will pass on July 31st.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman this year. They could turn to the rival Baltimore Orioles to swing an unexpected trade.

Former MLB Exec Says Red Sox 'Would Love' to Land Rays' Yandy Diaz originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox are gearing up as buyers at the trade deadline. While they could still trade Jarren Duran, the Red Sox want to add a starting pitcher and a first baseman at the deadline.