Former MLB Exec Says Red Sox 'Would Love' to Land Rays' Yandy Diaz originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox are gearing up as buyers at the trade deadline. While they could still trade Jarren Duran, the Red Sox want to add a starting pitcher and a first baseman at the deadline.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have been tied to one another in a rare in-division deal.

The Boston Red Sox would be interested in Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Díaz if he's available on the trade market, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.