Red Sox heavily linked to 20-home run Nationals slugger ahead of MLB trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox are being heavily linked to Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with multiple sources including The Athletic reporting the connection within the past 48 hours. Garcia, who has hit 20 home runs, is considered a top priority for Boston if they continue their strong play heading into the deadline. The Red Sox have not yet committed to being buyers, but acquiring a slugger like Garcia appears to be their likely course of action.