Boston Red Sox add key players at MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox made significant moves at the MLB trade deadline on August 5, acquiring five players in four deals. Notable additions include Adley Rutschman, Erik Miller, Eli White, and Jake Rogers. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's aggressive strategy contrasts sharply with past deadline performances, aiming to improve a team that is experiencing a resurgence. With the trading of Marcelo Mayer, Trevor Story is set to reclaim the shortstop position once he recovers from surgery. The Red Sox, currently on a six-game winning streak, look to extend this run against the Chicago White Sox in their next game.
- •Red Sox acquire five players in four deals on deadline day.
- •Craig Breslow executes significant trades after past disappointments.
- •Trevor Story expected to return to shortstop after recovery.
- •Red Sox on a six-game winning streak heading into next game.
- •They face the Chicago White Sox on August 6.
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