“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.

Preview the June 29 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.