The Boston Red Sox could be in the market for a first baseman this month. While their current platoon has gotten the job done, an upgrade could be key in making a deep run in October.

The Red Sox have well-defined needs as the trade deadline approaches: A first baseman and a starting pitcher. Preferably it’s a righthanded hitting first baseman and a starting pitcher who could follow Garrett Crochet in the rotation.

The Boston Red Sox have a clear trade demand in a potential Jarren Duran deal; they want a controllable starting pitcher in return for Duran.