Red Sox evaluate trade options as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are assessing their trade strategy ahead of the deadline, with key players like Sonny Gray, Aroldis Chapman, and Willson Contreras attracting attention. Despite standout performances, such as Contreras's potential 38 home runs this season, the team's CBO Craig Breslow faces significant pressure. Analysts suggest the Padres and White Sox could be potential trading partners, though some executives express skepticism about the Red Sox securing a substantial return on their players. The All-Star voting reveals no Red Sox players among the leaders, further complicating the team's situation as the trade deadline nears.
- •Craig Breslow's job security is uncertain as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Willson Contreras is on track for a career-high 38 home runs this season.
- •Potential trades discussed include Gray and Chapman to the Padres and White Sox.
- •No Red Sox player is currently close in the All-Star voting.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox News & Links: Will the Sox get a haul at the trade deadline?
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