Who else can the Red Sox target before MLB trade deadline?
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Key Points:
- The Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for young left-handed starter Connelly Early, aiming to boost their struggling power-hitting lineup, which is tied for last in MLB with 98 home runs this season.
- Boston is expected to continue pursuing additional offensive upgrades before the August 3 trade deadline, with potential targets including power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman and versatile shortstop Jeremy Pena.
- Catcher remains a position of need for the Red Sox, with options like Hunter Goodman, Ryan Jeffers, and Tyler Stephenson being considered to add more power and offensive production behind the plate.
- More ambitious targets include star shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who could provide long-term impact despite his large contract, and veteran George Springer as a short-term rental to add playoff experience and right-handed power.
- Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized that the team is exploring multiple paths to improve the roster but remains uncertain about how the trade market will develop in the coming days.
