The Red Sox would benefit from adding a starter after losing Hunter Dobbins for the year due to a torn ACL and Tanner Houck remaining on the injured list after his rehab assignment. Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello have shown signs of improvement, but starters not named Garrett Crochet have struggled to find a consistent groove.

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow acknowledged before the All-Star break that, once it became clear Rafael Devers wasn’t going to be a first base option, the team hoped Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez might provide a stopgap solution. But the duo has surpassed such measured expectations.

In an interview with MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Breslow described the Red Sox’ deadline needs as “fluid” due to some of the recent individual performances they’ve had at certain positions.

Speaking of which, you can find Thursday's supply of MLB rumors just below. The Boston Red Sox have barged back into contention and even playoff position thanks to a magma-hot July, and that's positioned them as likely buyers leading up to the deadline.

The Boston Red Sox veteran revealed the status of contract talks with the team, hinting at the status of a potential trade.

If the Red Sox aren't able to get Twins ace Joe Ryan, there are a handful of other options for them out there ahead of the trade deadline.

The New York Yankees are making moves in the trade market, and this time they've put a tempting offer on the Diamondbacks' table.