In the days and weeks leading up to MLB’s Aug. 1 trade deadline, most of the discourse surrounding the Red Sox revolved around their uncertain designation as a “buyer” or “seller” during baseball’s busiest time of year.
Ultimately, Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox opted to do neither.
Tuesday’s 6 p.m. deadline came and went, with Boston’s lone deal coming in the form of middle infielder Luis Urias, who is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester.
Even though the Red Sox currently sit just 2.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot, Bloom was candid when it came to Boston’s standing amid a competitive field in the American League.