Despite sitting at just 3-10 this season with a 4.59 ERA, Cease is a proven ace who's pitched at a high level since his MLB debut in 2019. Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been a favorite of the Padres for a while now and, with San Diego's apparent willingness to now move off the righty, the two squads could kill two birds with one stone here.

The Red Sox, like every team, can certainly use bullpen help ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Here are five names to know.

It’s been a roller-coaster of a ride for the Red Sox this season. After an eventful offseason that landed them Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet, Boston entered the season as legitimate playoff contenders.