SEATTLE -- The Red Sox will be looking to beef up at third base and in the bullpen as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches at 4 p.m. on July 31. Here are some possible targets, ranked in order of desirability:
THIRD BASE
Note: The Red Sox' need at third may have been lessened by Sunday's promotion of Rafael Devers from Pawtucket.
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Jed Lowrie, Oakland
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David Freese, Pittsburgh
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Wilmer Flores, Mets
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Eduardo Nunez, San Francisco
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BULLPEN
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Justin Wilson, Detroit
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A.J. Ramos, Florida
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Brad Hand, San Diego
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Pat Neshek, Philadelphia
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