Red Sox Prospects in Play Ahead of MLB Deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Red Sox could use a mix of top prospects and Rule 5 chips. Franklin Arias remains the near-untouchable centerpiece, with Anthony Eyanson as the top pitching asset. Other potential levers include Kyson Witherspoon, Justin Gonzales, Enddy Azocar, Franklin Primera, and Henry Godbout, plus Rule 5 candidates Johanfran Garcia, Blake Wehunt, Mikey Romero, and Brooks Brannon. The system is thinner than in recent years, but the Globe notes big deals could still happen, potentially involving Mayer or Duran in a larger swap; near-contending teams mean a range of small to blockbuster trades are plausible.