The Boston Red Sox, currently at 31-45 and on pace for a 66-win season, are exploring potential trades with the deadline six weeks away. Several players stand out due to their contracts and performance.
The team fell to 31-45 following a ninth-inning collapse against the Rockies. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow faces challenges with contractual details including no-trade clauses.
Sonny Gray holds full no-trade rights and is 8-1 with a 3.12 ERA. He earns $31 million this season and could be dealt if he agrees.
Aroldis Chapman has converted his first 14 save chances with a 0.83 ERA. The left-hander earns $12 million and has a mutual option.
Willson Contreras leads Boston hitters with a 2.3 fWAR but holds full no-trade rights this year. Jarren Duran and Brayan Bello round out the list of candidates.