The Boston Red Sox's primary need at the trade deadline is another starting pitcher. Ace Garrett Crochet is in the thick of AL Cy Young contention, but to spare his arm, the team pushed back his next start to Monday.

Sandy Alcantara admitted that Thursday was one of the hardest days of his career. It has been thought all season that the Miami Marlins could move on from Alcantara amid their rebuilding project, which has included shipping out established players for prospects.