Boston ranks 29th of 30 teams in homers and runs, with an 89 wRC+ that trails only a few clubs. Limited power has contributed to a 22-28 record, prompting the front office to pursue lineup upgrades through trades. The team would prefer a right-handed hitter, though it is also open to adding offense in general. Willson Contreras leads the offense with a 140 wRC+ and first base is secure. Catching is less urgent because Connor Wong is league-average and Mickey Gasper has produced after a recent call-up. The outfield is crowded, so any addition would likely be part-time, potentially to create right-handed platoon options. Shortstop, second base, and third base are primary needs due to poor production from several players, with injuries and positional shifts affecting availability.
"Shortstop, second base, and third base are the most obvious target areas, as the Sox have gotten little to nothing from Marcelo Mayer, Trevor Story, Caleb Durbin, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Story will be gone for at least the next six weeks recovering from hernia surgery, and Mayer will now move from second base to get some playing time at shortstop in Story's absen"
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