The Boston Red Sox's win streak sits at 13 games, but they still have some clear needs to address at this year's trade deadline.
Catcher is one of the positions Craig Breslow needs to be taking a hard look at. Carlos Narváez has an OPS below .600. Connor Wong has played well this year, but really has struggled against left-handed pitching. His OPS is .689 against southpaws. With Roman Anthony out, the Red Sox offense is missing some key production, and an upgrade at catcher could help them fix that.
Hunter Goodman figures to be available, with multiple teams being linked to him in rumors. He has been named an All-Star in two consecutive seasons and has a .886 OPS. He has cruched left handed pitching to the tune of a .948 OPS and already has 30 homers on the year.
Playing in Colorado has certainly helped his home run numbers, but he has actually hit more home runs on the road than at Coors Field. He will be a free agent after the 2029 season and will not be cheap to acquire. However, he would be well worth the cost.
Adding a catcher in the middle of the season is not ideal, as he will have to get up to speed with the pitching staff. Luckily for the Red Sox, they can play him as a designated hitter while that happens. The Red Sox are back in the postseason race, and their 13-game win streak seems to indicate that the team has found its groove and is ready to play consistent baseball down the stretch.