The Boston Red Sox are currently sitting at a 43-38 record, holding third place in their division and just 1.5 games away from a wild-card position as the MLB trade deadline looms a month away.
Manager Alex Cora recently shared his perspective on the upcoming deadline and the team’s strategy moving forward.
“When it comes to the trading deadline, there are three paths you can take: buying, selling, or staying put,” Cora explained. “Staying put means you risk other teams improving around you. It’s not about being a bad team; it’s about others getting better.”
Looking ahead, Cora emphasized a proactive approach: “We’ll see what unfolds in the next month or so. We need to keep playing strong baseball. While the wild card is within reach, let’s not settle. There are teams ahead of us struggling, and we can capitalize. Let’s aim higher and see where the season takes us.”
Cora’s call to “get greedy” reflects the Red Sox’s ambitious stance. With the potential return of first baseman Triston Casas and a couple of strategic additions, Boston could bolster their chances significantly for a playoff spot.
Having exceeded expectations this season, the Red Sox are poised to make a push, deserving of the reinforcements that could elevate their game as they pursue postseason success.
