The Boston Red Sox are prioritizing upgrades to their pitching staff ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They may also focus on first base and catcher positions. With the season-ending injury of Triston Casas, the team has utilized a successful platoon of Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez at first base. Although the performance at first is adequate, catching depth may be more critical due to backup Connor Wong's struggles. Candidates for target acquisition include Ryan O'Hearn of the Baltimore Orioles among others, as the team seeks to bolster its postseason potential.
"At one point, we would have said, 'Our first baseman is out for the year.' But then you look at what (Abraham) Toro and Romy (Gonzalez) have been able to do... that's the equivalent of a really good first baseman."
"Wong is slashing just .149/.235/.149 with no homers and one RBI in 34 games. Narvaez has stepped up as one of the league's best catchers this season, but he shouldn't be expected to maintain that pace throughout the grueling second half of his rookie campaign."
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