If the Red Sox want to add a top talent before Thursday's trade deadline, Boston might have to give up a top prospect or two.

For the first time since 2021, the Red Sox will arrive at the trade deadline in possession of one of the American League’s six postseason spots. Their position is hardly secure. The Sox remain in a tight cluster with the Yankees, Mariners, and Rangers for the AL’s three Wild Card berths.

On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.