With a real chance to reach the postseason, the Red Sox figure to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline. So what exactly are the Red Sox looking to acquire?
There are a bunch of starting pitchers who could become available in the weeks leading into the trade deadline.
That list might include Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn of the White Sox, Marcus Stroman and Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs, Jordan Montgomery and Jack Flaherty of the Cardinals, Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen of the Tigers, as well as Paul Blackburn of the Athletics, among others. The Red Sox have an elite offense that ranks No. 2 in the AL in batting average, No. 2 in on-base percentage and No. 3 in runs scored. The lineup doesn't need much strengthening.
The pitching definitely could use an upgrade, though. Boston's starters rank 13th out of the 15 AL teams in ERA , 11th in batting average against , 13th in innings pitched and 10th in strikeouts . Pitching is often what makes or breaks teams in the postseason, and the Red Sox do not stack up well to their peers in the playoff race in that regard. Making a move or two to upgrade that part of the roster before the trade deadline would be the most impactful way Bloom can improve his club for the postseason chase.
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