Three blockbuster trade targets Craig Breslow and the Red Sox should pursue before the trade deadline

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Now that the All-Star break is almost over, the Boston Red Sox have 17 games to play before the August 3rd trade deadline rolls around. If they can win a majority of those games, being buyers is the only choice Boston GM Craig Breslow and the front office have.

Right now, there’s three positions they could upgrade with a true slugger: Shortstop, catcher and DH. Keep in mind, if they were to buy a true star at the deadline, they would only fill one of these positions. With that in mind, here are three cream of the crop players Boston could grab if they really want to contend.

Jeremy Peña would slide in nicely at shortstop

Peña has been a possible target for the Sox for a while now, and for good reason. While he isn’t a true power hitter, he hits consistently, and Fenway could make him into a true slugger with his right-handed swing.

Some people want Francisco Lindor, but Peña just makes more sense. He’s younger, and also brings Gold Glove defense to short. Boston just needs to be ready to pay him, because he’s a free agent after 2027, and as a Scott Boras client, they’re going to have to be ready to pay the piper.

Hunter Goodman could be an amazing catcher

At the moment, Boston is lacking in consistent offense from the catcher department. Carlos Narvaez is hitting under .200, and Connor Wong is one of the most unpredictable hitters out there.

Enter Hunter Goodman. This season, the two-time All-Star is hitting .254/.324/.538/.863 with 15 doubles, 27 home runs, and 51 RBI in 90 games. He also only enters arbitration next season, which would give Boston years of team control.

On top of all that, it seems he’s not a victim of the Coors Light Field Effect, as he hits well on the road.

James Wood could be the next franchise DH

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Finally, James Wood would bring power to the DH slot that hasn’t seen consistent pop since J.D. Martinez. He’s slashing .279/.410/.575/.984 with 23 doubles, 28 home runs, and 64 RBI, along with 15 stolen bases in 97 games.

He would cost the prettiest penny in assets, though, as he isn’t even entering arbitration until 2028. However, if the Red Sox want to go all-in on being a contender for the foreseeable future, Wood is the way to go.

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