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The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros will take the stage on Sunday morning at 11:35am ET in what could be a fiery game with plenty of strings attached. These t

Roman Anthony — who was originally slated to bat third in Boston’s lineup on Monday as the team’s right fielder — was scratched just before the start of the game. Boston later announced that the promising rookie outfielder was taken out of action due to “mid-back tightness.”

Here is more information as to when the Red Sox were 'seriously engaged' with the Twins about a trade for Joe Ryan

The Boston Red Sox need to add to their starting rotation, and one All-Star could be traded to the Red Sox next winter.