Speaking of which, you can find Thursday's supply of MLB rumors just below. The Boston Red Sox have barged back into contention and even playoff position thanks to a magma-hot July, and that's positioned them as likely buyers leading up to the deadline.

The Boston Red Sox have set themselves up to make the postseason if they put together a solid second half. However, they could use some upgrades.

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The Sox have carved out a decent spot: 53-45, three games back in the American League AL East, in the second wild-card spot.

If the Boston Red Sox could wave their magic wand and add anyone around Major League Baseball to their current roster, Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan would be