In the immediate aftermath of the deadline, it doesn't feel like the Red Sox did much of anything, let alone enough to solidify them as a serious playoff team.

Like many Red Sox fans, Joe Ryan was among those who were deceived by false social media posts that he had been traded to Boston prior to Thursday’s deadline. The Twins pitcher admitted that he thought he was on the move after seeing multiple social media posts from verified outlets that said that the Red Sox acquired him in a trade.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31! The Red Sox already fired a stunning opening shot over a month ago when they sent slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks,