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By Michael DeRosa
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Now that the Boston Red Sox have put themselves back into the playoff race, they will be buyers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
One area that the Red Sox have been actively looking to upgrade is the shortstop position. Due to this, they are now being linked to a notable trade candidate from the Miami Marlins.
According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Red Sox have expressed interest in Marlins All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez.
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"The Boston Red Sox are searching for a shortstop, and one name that has come up in conversations is the Miami Marlins' Otto Lopez, who was part of the National League All-Star team earlier this month," Olney wrote.
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Hearing that the Red Sox are interested in Lopez is not particularly surprising. They need to improve at the shortstop position, and landing a star like Lopez would help them do just that.
Lopez has been excellent for the Marlins this season in what has been a breakout year for the 27-year-old. In 104 games, he leads the majors with 27 doubles, 136 hits, and a .328 batting average. With numbers like these, he would be a massive pickup for the front half of the Red Sox's batting order if acquired.
Yet, with Lopez in the middle of such a great season, it is clear that the Red Sox would need to offer a significant trade package to have any chance of landing him. However, given how excellently he is playing, he may be worth the price for Boston.
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