The Boston Red Sox current needs are a right-handed bat and another high-impact reliever, but getting another stud starter couldn't hurt. In this proposed trade, the Sox would get one in San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring their second right-hander pitcher of the week. After trading for right-hander Brett de Geus from the Toronto Blue Jays, the Pirates dipped back into the American League East and are landing right-hander Chase Shugart from the Boston Red Sox,

Former Boston Red Sox trade acquisition Franchy Cordero has resurfaced in the United States, signing a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media had the information: The Nationals and outfielder Franchy Cordero have agreed to a minor league deal,