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If the Red Sox aren't able to get Twins ace Joe Ryan, there are a handful of other options for them out there ahead of the trade deadline.

Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera, Joe Ryan, Merrill Kelly, and Zac Gallen are some of the best names available on the market. While not all will be moved, these six are the best pitchers for the Red Sox to target as a new number two starter.

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The 2025 draft marked chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s second at the helm, and his first overseeing the full 12-month scouting cycle. The Sox spent eight of their first 10 picks on pitchers this year, and across Breslow’s two drafts, have used 29 of their 41 total selections on pitchers.

A 10-game win streak has the Red Sox at 53-45 and well-positioned to make a second-half run at the postseason. This seemed like an improbable notion just a few weeks ago, but Boston is rolling and can look for improvements at the deadline. The most glaring need is starting pitching.

Now that the Red Sox are back in the playoff picture, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be among the most aggressive clubs at the trade deadline.

"Look, I don't think you can ever have enough pitching," Posey said. "So we'll just keep our options open for what might present itself."