Boston Red Sox Target Trades

The Boston Red Sox are on a W5 streak after beating the Washington Nationals 6-3 on June 29.

What's behind the streak?

The team's 37-46 record puts them 12th in the American League.

The Red Sox have a solid core of players, including Garrett Crochet and Jarren Duran.

Who are the trade targets?

Isaac Paredes is a third baseman with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs, hitting .256 with a .779 OPS.

Matt Chapman has a full no-trade clause, but could be a good fit for the Red Sox.

The Red Sox would need to make a strong trade proposal to acquire Paredes from the Houston Astros.

Why do the trades matter?

The trades could improve the Red Sox' lineup and boost their postseason chances.

Paredes has a career .455 average and 1.045 OPS in four postseason games.

Chapman is a better defender than current third baseman Caleb Durbin.

The Red Sox are likely to be sellers at the trade deadline, but could also acquire major league talent.

The team has momentum after sweeping the New York Yankees in a four-game series.

The Red Sox have a good chance of reaching .500 and potentially surpassing it with a great month of July.

And with the right trades, they could make a postseason run.

But the team needs to make some moves to improve their lineup.

So they are targeting players like Paredes and Chapman.

The Red Sox would need to blow the Astros out of the water with a trade proposal for Paredes.

Paredes could play second base or DH for the Red Sox.

Chapman would need to waive his no-trade clause to join the Red Sox.

The Giants have had a poor season and may be willing to trade Chapman.

The Red Sox have a much better chance of turning their season around than the Giants.