Here is more information as to when the Red Sox were 'seriously engaged' with the Twins about a trade for Joe Ryan

The Boston Red Sox, despite offers, did not trade Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu at the trade deadline. Duran spoke on surviving the deadline.

July 23: Padres, Phillies, Royals among teams linked to Red Sox’s Duran (reports) Although the Red Sox’s 14-6 record since June 28 has put them on a path to be Trade Deadline buyers this year, outfielder Jarren Duran remains a candidate to be dealt.