In November, the Red Sox signed closer Aroldis Chapman, now an eight-time All-Star. Garrett Crochet, who arrived via trade in December, is making his second appearance. And Alex Bregman, who Cora previously coached in 2017 for the Houston Astros, is headed to his third Midsummer Classic.

Ceddanne Rafaela, like Crochet, is locked up long-term. He didn’t make the All-Star team, but the fact that he can be discussed as an arguable snub is remarkable given how he hit last year and began the 2025 season. (Rob Bradford, WEEI)

The Boston Red Sox's trade deadline plan should be to buy following Craig Breslow's belief that the team will be better off without Rafael Devers.