If there is any team that needs to upgrade its starting rotation at the MLB trade deadline, it is the Boston Red Sox. While Lucas Giolito continues to rebuild his image after a rough start to the season,

The Boston Red Sox know they need to fill the gap at first base, and they are reportedly exploring trade options. Josh Naylor is a player who they should be watching.

Naylor is hitting .293/.362/.452 with 11 home runs, 58 RBI, 11 stolen bases and an .814 OPS this season. He is on an expiring contract, so he'll be an attractive trade piece if Arizona choses to sell.

The Phillies, who have been searching for relief pitching help throughout the season, have agreed to sign veteran reliever David Robertson, reports The Athletic. It's a deal for the rest of the season for $16 million, prorated for just the remainder of the Phillies' games, reports MLB.com, or roughly $6 million.

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow acknowledged before the All-Star break that, once it became clear Rafael Devers wasn’t going to be a first base option, the team hoped Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez might provide a stopgap solution. But the duo has surpassed such measured expectations.

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The Boston Red Sox are in need of a first baseman and here are three players that could help save their season.

The Boston Red Sox could be a team to watch at the trade deadline. While they are in a position to be buyers, they have an All-Star on their team that could be traded.