Ken Rosenthal predicts Red Sox will buy at trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ken Rosenthal states the Boston Red Sox are unlikely to sell at the upcoming trade deadline after a surge in performance. Having won 14 of their last 16 games, the Red Sox are now just half a game out of a wild card spot as they approach the All-Star Break. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has indicated interest in acquiring new players, particularly now that the team has shifted into playoff contention. Rosenthal's outlook reflects a significant turnaround for Boston, making the upcoming trade deadline critical for their playoff aspirations.
- •Red Sox won 14 of their last 16 games and are close to a wild card spot.
- •Breslow has shown interest in adding players as the team looks to contend.
- •Rosenthal believes selling is not an option for Boston this deadline.
- •The trade deadline is on August 3.
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