Red Sox pursue Marlins catcher Liam Hicks ahead of trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly targeting Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks as they look to strengthen their roster before the trade deadline. Hicks, who has a batting line of.283/.364/.434 and 14 home runs this season, could be a significant offensive upgrade for Boston, which has struggled with its current catchers. The Marlins are willing to part with Hicks as they have rookie Joe Mack established as their everyday catcher, creating a surplus at the position. Discussions between the teams are ongoing, indicating Boston is actively seeking improvements for a push toward October baseball.
- •Liam Hicks is available for trade from the Marlins.
- •Hicks has 14 home runs and a.798 OPS this season.
- •Red Sox need an offensive boost at catcher before the deadline.
- •Miami prefers to retain long-term assets but considers dealing Hicks.
- •Trade discussions between Boston and Miami are active.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — American League Contenders Interested in Marlins’ Hicks
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox may have found the perfect catcher upgrade as Marlins make Liam Hicks available
"The Red Sox and Rays are circling the Miami Marlins' breakout catcher as the deadline looms, eyeing the versatile slugger to bolster the lineup for a postseason push.
"Boston needs an offensive upgrade behind the dish, and Hicks fits the bill.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:01 AMAmerican League Contenders Interested in Marlins’ Hicks
The Red Sox and Rays are circling the Miami Marlins' breakout catcher as the deadline looms, eyeing the versatile slugger to bolster the lineup for a postseason push.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:14 PMRed Sox may have found the perfect catcher upgrade as Marlins make Liam Hicks available
Boston needs an offensive upgrade behind the dish, and Hicks fits the bill.
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