Red Sox pursued Elly De La Cruz trade with Reds before deadline

The Boston Red Sox reportedly sought to acquire shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds just before the MLB trade deadline. Despite their efforts, the two teams were unable to come close to a deal. The Red Sox, led by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, previously completed a trade for catcher Adley Rutschman and were looking to further bolster their lineup. De La Cruz, a dynamic player with strong offensive production, would have been a significant upgrade at shortstop for Boston, particularly with Trevor Story sidelined due to injury. The Reds' lack of urgency to trade De La Cruz, who remains under team control for three seasons, complicated negotiations.

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