The Boston Red Sox front office declares the team 'buyers' for the July 2025 trade deadline. With Alex Bregman's injury status pending, can Boston add pitching?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Red Sox may have had a day off on the schedule Monday, but the biggest news of the day came from the front office. Fresh off a dominant weekend sweep of the Washington Nationals and firmly in the playoff hunt, the team's leadership—from president Sam Kennedy to CBO Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora—has made its intentions clear: Boston will be aggressive buyers at the July 31 trade deadline.
The message from Fenway is clear: The Boston Red Sox are buyers.
In a series of public statements, the Red Sox brain trust has aligned on a singular message: this team is worth investing in. After a strong first half that has exceeded many expectations, the organization is ready to reward the clubhouse and the fanbase by adding external talent for a second-half push. This declaration shifts the narrative from 'wait-and-see' to 'go-for-it,' sparking immediate speculation about which areas the team will target. With a clear need for pitching depth, expect Craig Breslow to be one of the busiest executives in baseball over the next three weeks.
The front office's aggressive stance is underscored by the current health of the roster. The team is anxiously awaiting an update on star third baseman Alex Bregman, who was evaluated by the medical staff in Boston today after a day of rest. Meanwhile, the bullpen continues to be a MASH unit. Zack Kelly (oblique) is targeting a return later this month, while Hunter Dobbins, Luis Guerrero, and Justin Slaten all continue to rehab various elbow and shoulder ailments. Slaten isn't eligible to return until July 28 at the earliest. These injuries create obvious needs that the team will now look to fill via trade.
This off-field decisiveness comes as the team carries significant on-field momentum. The weekend sweep of the Nationals was a statement, and now the Sox will look to carry that energy into a crucial stretch against the Colorado Rockies and division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. The club also made a minor depth move over the weekend, signing right-handed pitcher Alexander Heredia to a minor league deal on July 5 to bolster the system's pitching ranks. It's a small transaction, but it's another sign that the organization is looking for reinforcements at every level.
While the players enjoy a well-deserved day off, the front office is clearly in high gear. The commitment to buy is a massive vote of confidence in this squad. Now, all eyes turn to the upcoming road trip against the Rockies and Rays, and of course, the constant buzz of rumors as Craig Breslow works the phones ahead of the July 31 deadline. The quietest days can often be the most significant, and this Monday certainly set the tone for a pivotal month.
