The Boston Red Sox are right behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. They could swing a blockbuster trade to shift the tide.

Red Sox Trade Sends Rafael Devers to New York Amid Boston's First Base Drama. Devers Refuses to Play First Base.

Above all else, perhaps the Red Sox’s most significant issue right now is at first base. Triston Casas suffered a season-ending left knee injury two weeks ago, and the Red Sox still haven’t replaced him. Although Casas had already totaled -0.9 bWAR, he at least provided stability for a team that opted not to add first base depth over the offseason.