TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.

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,

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.