The Boston Red Sox could potentially make a big splash on the trade market ahead of the 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n
ESPN’s Jeff Passan<\/a> reported Thursday that the Red Sox are among the teams “likeliest to make a decisive move” prior to the deadline. <\/p>\n Passan also listed Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pe\u00f1a, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and Marlins catcher Liam Hicks as possible targets for Boston.<\/p>\n The Red Sox are in need of help at shortstop, as Trevor Story hasn’t appeared in a game since May 14 after undergoing surgery to repair a\u00a0sports hernia<\/a>.<\/p>\n While Andruw Monasterio has recently excelled as Boston’s starting shortstop, the team could still add more help at the position for a postseason push.<\/p>\n The Angels have struggled this year and currently sit at 42-67, but Neto has continued to be a bright spot for them.<\/p>\n He’s recorded 19 home runs, 21 doubles and 49 RBI while posting a .757 OPS in 106 games this year. Neto’s track record may also be enticing for Boston, as he’s finished with at least 23 homers in each of the past two years.<\/p>\n Lopez has thrived at the plate this season, earning his first career All-Star nod.<\/p>\n