#boston-red-sox

#boston-red-sox

Adrian Houser has been a popular trade candidate this month, with a number of teams calling the White Sox about the 32-year-old. After opting out of his Minor League deal with the Rangers in mid-May, Houser signed with Chicago and has been a revelation, going 5-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 10 starts.

Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right wrist sprain, with the severity still being determined.

The Boston Red Sox are actively seeking starting pitching before the trade deadline, looking for both established aces and veteran pitchers with less appeal.

Witherspoon has swing-and-miss stuff, starting with a mid-90s fastball that peaks at 99 mph and stands out more for its power than its modest life.

The Red Sox play with aggression that borders on reckless, which allows them to get extra bases and cut down on the Nationals' scoring opportunities.