Red Sox Reverse Course, Now Buyers After 21-4 July Run
Boston entered July 13 games out and ready to sell. A dominant month later, they're a wild-card contender shopping to add.
The Red Sox began July at 37-47, sitting 13 games out of first place with a sell-off expected at the trade deadline. They posted a 21-4 record for the month, one of the best July performances in recent memory. Entering August, Boston is just 6 games back of first place and holds the No. 2 wild-card position. The front office has shifted its deadline posture from seller to buyer.
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