If the Boston Red Sox make any moves before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, it won't be with the goal of only trying to make the playoffs this season.
Speaking to reporters prior to Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves, chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom explained the Red Sox will prioritize "core contributors" that can help the team maintain success for years to come:
"Having a core that wins, not just now but can keep winning, a lot of that is starting to be more visible by the day. You just need to look at the scoreboard to know we're not where we want to be yet.