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.

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

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.

The Boston Red Sox could emerge as the perfect landing spot in a trade for one of the better first basemen on the market.

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.

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.