Perfect Red Sox pitching target might’ve surfaced before trade deadline

Washington Nationals v Minnesota Twins | Matt Krohn/GettyImagesThe MLB trade deadline is just hours away and the Boston Red Sox have remained relatively quiet. Rumors have surfaced about chief baseball officer Craig Breslow's top priorities for the club, but no moves have followed.

Starting pitchers with multiple years of control on their contracts were high on Breslow's wishlist in the weeks leading up to the July 31 deadline, but there aren't many options on this year's market. Luckily for Boston, one of the few pitchers on a long-term contract has been named a good fit.

ESPN reporters Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel listed the Red Sox as the best fit for Washington Nationals starting…