The Boston Red Sox plan to buy at the trade deadline, and fans don't have to wait much longer to see how they plan to upgrade their lineup. Rumors have swirled around a potential trade of outfielder Jarren Duran, and some proposed packages could help Boston address multiple needs to contend in the second half.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal's latest Duran trade proposal is intriguing and features a swap with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals' deadline strategy isn't obvious yet — they sit over four games behind the first Wild Card spot, but the American League has been quite volatile this season.