The Red Sox are adding a veteran arm to their pitching staff by acquiring left-hander Steven Matz in a trade with the Cardinals, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Boston is sending Minor League infielder Blaze Jordan to St.

If the Red Sox want to add a top talent before Thursday's trade deadline, Boston might have to give up a top prospect or two.

On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.