The MLB trade deadline is approaching, leaving the Boston Red Sox a matter of weeks to address their most glaring weaknesses. There aren’t many holes in a lineup that leads the majors in runs scored but they should seek to improve against left-handed pitching. That puts a right-handed bat near the top of their wish list.
Boston’s lineup enters the day a mediocre 15th in the majors with a .244 batting average against lefties. Their collective .685 OPS ranks 23rd. This lineup leads the majors in both categories against right-handed pitching yet they continue to struggle against southpaws.