With baseball’s trade deadline just three weeks away, the action is sure to heat up as the Red Sox look to solidify their roster for a postseason run. One area of need appears to be the bullpen, and the rumors and reports are already swirling.
Here’s a look at the latest reports connecting the Red Sox to possible trade targets:
A move for Machado?
With the Baltimore Orioles floundering in last place, it seems clear that the team will be sellers at the deadline. The main attraction? Shortstop Manny Machado, writes Nick Cafardo.
The Yankees have expressed interest in Machado, and according to the Baltimore Sun, the Red Sox have also been “in recent contact’’ with the Orioles.