Boston is reportedly trying to acquire one of the best starting pitchers on the trade market, as The Athletic's Jim Bowden reported that a handful of teams, including the Red Sox, are calling the Twins about ace pitcher Joe Ryan at an "annoying level".

The Boston Red Sox have a need in the starting rotation and surely will have an opportunity to fill it in the coming days. Things are heating up across Major League Baseball. There are just three days to go until the trade deadline and time is running out for rumors and speculation.

Jarren Duran's name has been thrown into trade rumors for months. After their 10-game winning streak before the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox are expected to be major players at this year's trade deadline.