Red Sox eye middle infield help as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, currently 12 games back in the AL East and 4.5 games from a Wild Card spot, may act as trade deadline buyers after a recent four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. MLB analysis reveals that their top priority is middle infield assistance, with Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer struggling with injuries and poor performance. The team's OPS ranks lowest in the American League at second base and shortstop, highlighting the urgency for an upgrade. Although Boston's rotation and bullpen remain strong, the middle infield remains a significant concern as teams gear up for the August 3 trade deadline.
- •Red Sox trails AL East leaders by 12 games as of June 30, 2026.
- •Boston's middle infield has the lowest OPS in the AL.
- •Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer are both on the injured list.
- •Luis Arraez and CJ Abrams are potential trade targets for the Red Sox.
- •Red Sox could shift from seller to buyer ahead of the August 3 deadline.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox top trade deadline need revealed amid renewed postseason hope
"Boston could look to add help at this position if they're deadline buyers.
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