Red Sox seek trade upgrades as deadline approaches amid roster concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are actively pursuing trades ahead of the upcoming deadline set for 6 p.m. Monday. After acquiring Curtis Mead from Washington, the team faced a setback as Mead suffered a broken wrist, sidelining him for six to eight weeks. Interim manager Chad Tracy expressed a mix of hope and caution about potential additions, acknowledging the impact on playing time for current players. With the team’s recent performance improving, the Red Sox aim to enhance their lineup while maintaining their established identity. The front office remains engaged in trade discussions leading up to the deadline.
- •Red Sox acquired Curtis Mead, who is now injured.
- •Team hopes for offensive upgrades before the trade deadline.
- •Chad Tracy sensitive to changes affecting current players' roles.
- •Red Sox showed recent improvement, going 30-8.
- •Trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. Monday.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox await trade deadline with anticipation, uncertainty; ‘We’ll figure it out as we go’
- 12:19 AMMassLive.com — Red Sox await trade deadline with anticipation, uncertainty; ‘We’ll figure it out as we go’ - MassLive
"Sure, the Red Sox would like some help at the trade deadline. But that comes with some consequences.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:56 AMRed Sox await trade deadline with anticipation, uncertainty; ‘We’ll figure it out as we go’
Sure, the Red Sox would like some help at the trade deadline. But that comes with some consequences.
- MassLive.comAug 3, 2026, 12:19 AMRed Sox await trade deadline with anticipation, uncertainty; ‘We’ll figure it out as we go’ - MassLive
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