Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.

The Red Sox also assigned catcher Ronaldo Hernández, who they signed to a minor league deal July 17, to Double-A Portland to make room for Tromp. He appeared in four games for Worcester.

It certainly seems like the Boston Red Sox are putting their best foot forward to acquire one of the top starting pitchers potentially on the trade block. The

After electing free agency last week, the 30-year-old backstop agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles' division rival.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced an update on Carlos Correa after leaving Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared an update on injured relief pitcher Justin Slaten, who is progressing toward a return.

The Athletic released its 10 bold predictions on Tuesday, and has the Red Sox acquiring Yandy Díaz from the Tampa Bay Rays. Díaz would not only fill the first base role, but he’d also be a right-handed bat in a left-handed-heavy Boston lineup. The 33-year-old is batting .283 with 18 home runs, 62 RBI and a .469 slugging percentage.

With the MLB trade deadline looming, struggling Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara emerges as a potential trade target for the Red Sox, who could gamble on his upside despite a league-worst ERA.