MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free-agent and trade rumors involving the Red Sox right here. The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.

July 23: Paxton, Rengifo among trade options Red Sox reportedly considering
With a week to go before the Trade Deadline, Boston hasn't determined which path it will take when it comes to the trade market, according to a report from Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. However, the Red Sox have been having exploratory conversations with other teams in case they decide to buy, with a focus on starting pitching and a defensively versatile right-handed bat.

The Red Sox have interest in switch-hitting utility infielder Luis Rengifo (controllable through 2025), though the Angels have shown a preference to hold onto him, per Cotillo and McAdam.

The Red Sox could turn to a familiar face to bolster their rotation, as Rob Bradford of WEEI hears that they are likely to be in the mix for left-hander James Paxton, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday. Paxton was with the Red Sox organization in 2022-23 and posted a 4.50 ERA with 101 strikeouts over 96 innings last season. The oft-injured southpaw recorded a 4.43 ERA with a troubling 1.33 K/BB ratio over 89 1/3 innings for Los Angeles before being DFA’d.

The Cubs' Jameson Taillon is another potential rotation target for Boston. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale linked them to the 32-year-old right-hander on Sunday.

According to Bradford, the Red Sox are also looking for a left-handed reliever with swing-and-miss stuff. The Marlins, who have Tanner Scott, Andrew Nardi and A.J. Puk, are a potential trade partner. Bradford names Andrew Chafin (Tigers) and Garrett Cleavinger (Rays) as two other possibilities.

The next few days will likely play a big role in how the Red Sox proceed prior to the Deadline. Boston has lost four straight coming out of the All-Star break and is now two games out in the AL Wild Card standings. The team has six games left before the Trade Deadline at 6 p.m. ET on July 30 -- two against the Rockies, three against the Yankees and one against the Mariners.

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.