Mere hours from the MLB trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox (and many other teams) haven't made any moves. They're still persistent in trade rumors — some great and some less so.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Boston will prioritize starting pitching additions, but other areas of need include first base and catching depth behind Carlos Narváez. The Red Sox have to improve enough to stick it out in the American League East alongside the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, which will be a big ask.
Here are some Red Sox and AL East trade rumors Boston fans want to see, and some that could ruin the trade deadline.