Red Sox status ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

Key Points:

• The Red Sox, riding a 20-3 run since July 5, face a critical three-game series at Dodger Stadium before Monday’s Trade Deadline, with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow actively seeking roster improvements.
• Injuries have severely impacted the middle infield, especially shortstop, with Trevor Story, Marcelo Mayer, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa all on the injured list and no clear return dates, prompting the team to explore trade options including prospects like Franklin Arias.
• The Sox are considering acquiring shortstops such as Zach Neto and Otto Lopez, potentially packaging Lopez with versatile player Liam Hicks, while also eyeing catcher options like Ryan Jeffers, though acquiring him could be challenging.
• Despite recent late-game success, the Red Sox need more power hitting, ranking near the bottom in home runs, and could also seek to bolster their pitching staff, possibly targeting arms like Tarik Skubal or Hunter Greene to add depth behind starters like Brayan Bello.
• Roman Anthony, a promising hitter sidelined since May with a wrist tendon injury, has resumed light batting activities, but Breslow advises caution in relying on his potential return as the team prepares for an active trade period.