The Boston Red Sox would love a power-hitting right-handed first baseman, and the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz has been a top target for the last few weeks. Díaz has increased his power output in 2025,

On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.