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July 21: Red Sox, Yankees have talked to Cubs about trade for Taillon (report)
Although they currently have the fourth-best rotation ERA (3.54) in the Majors, the Red Sox are prioritizing adding a starting pitcher prior to the Trade Deadline.

Reporting for FOX Sports on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal pointed to Boston’s lack of depth as the reason why the club needs to add a starter for the stretch run.

“They’re one injury away -- they’ve had some already -- from a serious problem,” Rosenthal said.

Rosenthal mentioned Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde of the White Sox, Zach Eflin of the Rays, Yusei Kikuchi of the Blue Jays and Jack Flaherty of the Tigers as some of the pitchers the Red Sox could pursue.

Another potential option? Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Red Sox have talked to Chicago about a trade for Taillon. Boston isn’t alone, though, as the Yankees have also reportedly talked to the Cubs about Taillon, who pitched for New York in 2021-22 before signing a four-year, $68 million deal with the Cubs. The 32-year-old has recorded a 3.10 ERA over 93 innings for Chicago in 2024.