For the first time since 2021, the Red Sox will arrive at the trade deadline in possession of one of the American League’s six postseason spots. Now, Craig Breslow has a chance to bolster the roster for a playoff push, with the Sox winning 17 of their last 25 games to make a strong case for October baseball.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31! The Boston Herald will be tracking every Red Sox transaction, as well as every other big MLB move up to the 6 p.m. ET cutoff! Red Sox trades Red Sox receive LHP Steven Matz (and transfer RHP Hunter Dobbins on 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot);

TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.