The Boston Red Sox are currently in the third American League Wild Card spot at 54-49. They sit six games back in the AL East. After finishing the first half with a 10-game winning streak, any talk of them being sellers at the trade deadline has gone quiet. Instead, they will likely be buying or at least holding firm.

The team rattled off an impressive win streak before hitting the All-Star break, then took a game from the juggernaut Chicago Cubs. Most recently, the Phillies needed extra innings and a catcher's interference fluke to defeat them, as starter Walker Buehler enjoyed an encouraging return to form.

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.

The Boston Red Sox get bad news from the Minnesota Twins, as despite listening to offers, they aren't expected to trade Joe Ryan at the trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer spoke out about a shocking move that shipped a franchise slugger out of town.

MLB insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic reveals the Boston Red Sox would love to acquire a slugging first baseman from a rival ahead of the deadline.

The Boston Red Sox know they need to fill the gap at first base, and they are reportedly exploring trade options. Josh Naylor is a player who they should be watching.