Red Sox plan to buy at trade deadline after 15-game winning streak

CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Red Sox plan to buy at trade deadline after 15-game winning streak
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The Boston Red Sox won their 15th consecutive game on July 24, tying a franchise record set in 1946 with a 5-1 victory over the Orioles. The team had previously been expected to sell at the upcoming trade deadline, having been 14 games under.500 on June 24. Now positioned at 52-49, the Red Sox are shifting to a buy mode before the August 3 deadline. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated the focus remains on winning while the team explores potential acquisitions, including Angels shortstop Zach Neto to address their roster needs.

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  • •Red Sox tied franchise record with 15 straight wins.
  • •Team now 52-49 and in playoff contention.
  • •Interest in Angels shortstop Zach Neto as a potential target.
  • •Focus remains on winning as trade deadline approaches.
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  • 2:04 PMCBS MLB — How Red Sox's trade deadline plans completely changed: Targets and needs with Boston in buy mode
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The Red Sox looked like trade deadline sellers, and then they won 15 games in a row for the first time in 80 years

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