Despite trying to trade for high-end players, the Boston Red Sox did not make their big league outfielders available.

On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.

The Red Sox are maintaining a defiant stance that the players they have — the ones who have gotten them this far — are good enough.