This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/red-sox as Red Sox Linked To Royals All-Star Starting Pitcher In Potential Game-Changer. As Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasizes the need for "impact" starting pitchers, it's worth noting that those pitchers are in extremely short supply.

The Red Sox had their eyes on Twins ace Joe Ryan ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but Minnesota isn’t ready to deal.

The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching and the Red Sox have a chance to be buyers, improve their team and make a postseason run. Boston could use pitching help — both in the starting rotation and the bullpen — and could benefit from a first baseman.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman this year. They could turn to the rival Baltimore Orioles to swing an unexpected trade.