Potential Sandy Alcantara to Red Sox Trade Receives Update on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ahead of Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline, plenty of teams around the league are expected to be active one way or another. One of those teams includes the Boston Red Sox, who are aiming to make a second-half push.

Hollins signed with the Patriots as part of their free agent splash back in March. He's a big-bodied receiving target who can serve as a downfield threat and extra playmaker in the red zone. There's also his ability to excel in the grunt work as an extra blocker on the field.