Red Sox Chief Breslow Plans Roster Bolstering Ahead Trade Deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has described the team's needs as "fluid," reflecting recent changes in player performance. While first base was initially seen as a major need due to Triston Casas's season-ending injury, strong play from Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro has somewhat eased that urgency, though Boston remains open to acquiring a first baseman. Starting pitching remains a key focus, despite improved performances from Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and the rotation faces challenges with recent injuries to Hunter Dobbins, Tanner Houck, and Kutter Crawford. Breslow praised the offseason acquisitions of Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman and highlighted the contributions of young prospects like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer as providing flexibility at the deadline. Overall, Breslow expressed a willingness to adapt trade priorities based on how the market develops, aiming to bolster the team’s postseason prospects. The Red Sox continue to be an intriguing player in the trade market as they seek to address remaining gaps in their roster.