Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher.

After Mayer’s injury, the Red Sox recalled infielder David Hamilton, and though Hamilton will see some time at second, Rafaela’s offense has been too valuable to the lineup. Playing him at second and Duran in center makes the offense stronger. The moving parts have been a challenge for manager Alex Cora much of the season and even more so now.

"We’re approaching the deadline looking for ways to bolster the team given the play over the last month-and-a-half or so.” The post Craig Breslow calls Red Sox’ trade deadline needs ‘fluid,’ plans to ‘bolster’ roster appeared first on Boston.

One of the more important things for the Boston Red Sox in 2025 is whether they become buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline. With a little over a month until the deadline, chief baseball ...