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Red Sox seek trade for impact bat, may need to overpay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:07 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Red Sox seek trade for impact bat, may need to overpay

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are actively looking to enhance their offense as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. With injuries affecting key players like Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, the team has struggled and ranks among the lowest in runs scored this season. Reports indicate that the Red Sox are aggressive in their pursuit of a right-handed bat and may need to overpay to secure a trade before the deadline. Ownership has reportedly engaged in discussions regarding potential trades to bolster the team's chances as they sit at the bottom of the AL East but remain in contention for a wild-card playoff spot.

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Market Watch

•Red Sox have the second-fewest runs in baseball this season.
•Boston is looking for a right-handed batter ahead of the trade deadline.
•Ownership is involved in discussions about potential trades.
•The team is currently at the bottom of the AL East but within wild-card contention.
•Trades in June are uncommon, but Boston is willing to overpay for impact players.

Latest Updates

6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Likely Have To Overpay To Trade For Impact Bat, Per Insider

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox's offense clearly needs to improve, but getting a trade done this early before the trade deadline could prove difficult.
— Yahoo Sports

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