The Boston Red Sox made multiple trades at the MLB deadline, acquiring pitchers James Paxton, Lucas Sims, Luis García, and Quinn Priester, as well as catcher Danny Jansen, to address their needs for pitching and a right-handed bat. Experts provided mixed reviews, with Jim Bowden giving the trades a C+ grade, noting the acquisitions improve the team but may not be enough to catch the Orioles and Yankees. The moves focused on adding depth rather than blockbuster trades, with the hope that pitching coach Andrew Bailey can maximize the new pitchers' potential. The team also faces internal decisions, such as potentially optioning infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A if he isn't ready post-injury. Despite the modest trades, the Red Sox are under pressure to perform well in the playoff race.