Despite unloading Rafael Devers and his entire contract, the Red Sox might be financially hamstrung to make any big splashes before the MLB trade deadline.

The Texas Rangers have acquired the starting pitcher from the Arizona Diamondbacks, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Thursday. The Boston Red Sox were said to be in strong pursuit of the right-hander. MLB Network’s Joel Sherman reported three prospects are going to Arizona, including Kohl Drake and David Hagaman.

T'was the day before the trade deadline, and all through Major League Baseball, not a general manager seems to be stirring. The trades could start flying fast a