The Boston Red Sox are not waiting around for the July 31 trade deadline in order to address their roster.
One day after signing three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips to a minor league deal, Boston acquired utility man Steve Pearce and cash from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league infielder Santiago Espinal.
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