Red Sox look for shortstop amid MLB trade deadline buzz
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 2, 2026, the Boston Red Sox are seeking to acquire a shortstop. The Red Sox's pursuit comes alongside discussions regarding potential trades involving top starting pitchers, spurred by a recent significant deal involving pitcher Skubal. Teams around the league are actively engaged in discussions, and further developments are expected before the deadline.
- •Red Sox are pursuing a shortstop before the deadline.
- •Top starters are also expected to be traded.
- •Recent trades have heightened activity across the league.
- •Trade discussions are ongoing as the deadline approaches.
- 4:51 PMESPN — Last-minute MLB trade deadline intel: What Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are hearing
"Will the Red Sox get their shortstop? Which top starters will be dealt following the Skubal blockbuster? Here's the latest.
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