Red Sox and Blue Jays discussed potential trade as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, currently underperforming with a 30-33 record, are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Toronto Blue Jays, dealing with injuries, seek to improve their rotation and may target starter Sonny Gray, who could be available. With a history of recent World Series participation, the Blue Jays are looking to bolster their chances of competing in the postseason as key players return. The Red Sox, meanwhile, are exploring options to clear their roster logjam, possibly moving players like Jarren Duran along with any pitching assets.
- •Red Sox are 30-33 and likely to sell at the trade deadline.
- •Blue Jays are struggling with injuries but aim to strengthen their roster.
- •Sonny Gray is a potential target for the Blue Jays to enhance their pitching.
- •Boston may also look to move Jarren Duran to address their roster issue.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox and Blue Jays need to make this trade to give Toronto a chance to catch the Yankees, Rays
"Boston needs to sell, and the Blue Jays should benefit from that.
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