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4 first base options that can transform Red Sox at MLB trade deadline

With diminishing returns coming from Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez, the Red Sox need to make a trade for a first baseman if they hope to compete in the second half.

Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe rounds the bases after hitting a home run versus the Boston Red Sox. | Mitchell Layton/GettyImages

With Abraham Toro falling back to earth, Romy Gonzalez proving to be a (valuable) option in the short-side of a platoon, and Kristian Campbell still tinkering with his swing in Triple-A, it's safe to say the Boston Red Sox have a hole at first base.