Red Sox pursue shortstop trade ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox continue their strong performance, with a recent 21-4 record in July, while seeking to bolster their roster by trading for a shortstop before the upcoming deadline. Backup shortstop Andruw Monasterio has stepped up in Trevor Story's absence, but the team is considering three potential targets: C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, and Otto Lopez. Story may return later this month, but the Red Sox are preparing for the possibility without him. The team recently acquired Curtis Mead from the Nationals, though he suffered a wrist injury in his second game.
- •Red Sox have a 21-4 record in July
- •Trevor Story is recovering from surgery
- •C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, and Otto Lopez are trade targets
- •Curtis Mead injured after recent trade from Nationals
- •Trade deadline approaches on Monday
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox rumors: Boston locked in on trading for a shortstop
"The Red Sox have been streaking with backup Andruw Monasterio in the lineup, but they are still looking to trade for a shortstop
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