“If the Red Sox keep slipping out of contention, there's no reason not to trade a 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman midway through a one-year contract,” wrote Kline. “Chapman and Hoffman give Toronto power-throwing relievers — one southpaw, one righty — to anchor the back of the bullpen and preserve leads in late-inning situations.”

The Boston Red Sox are stumbling into a three-game series vs. the rival Toronto Blue Jays that begins on Friday. First pitch in the opening game at Fenway Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Boston is looking to avoid a sixth consecutive loss, and it was swept by the Angels in three games in the most recent series.

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrust themselves into the playoff picture in the American League with some strong performances on the field over the last few weeks.