The Boston Red Sox are aggressively pursuing an upgrade at the back end of their bullpen as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Unfortunately, there may be one less option available given the uncertain status of Ken Giles.
The Toronto Blue Jays have already started selling off pieces and were expected to include their closer on the list of items for sale. That may no longer be possible with Giles missing time this week with elbow inflammation, according to the Toronto Star’s Gregor Chisholm.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale added that teams started scratching Giles off their list on Sunday when the right-hander was deemed unavailable due to elbow soreness.