MLB trade deadline fuels Red Sox and Twins roster speculation

Boston Red Sox fans have been debating a trade for Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., despite his long‑term contract and full no‑trade clause, making any deal highly unlikely. Talk on local radio highlighted the desire for a franchise cornerstone as the Red Sox chase a wild‑card berth.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins, sitting five games behind the AL Central leader, are evaluating a bullpen upgrade before the deadline. Analysts have singled out New York Mets left‑hander A.J. Minter, who boasts a 1.80 ERA and a 0.5 BB/9 in 20 appearances, as a potential target to bolster Minnesota’s relief corps.