What happened: Jeff Passan said Friday that the Red Sox's ten-game winning streak has not pushed Boston to go "all in" ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Passan also weighed in on the latest around Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, whose name has circulated widely on the trade market.
Why it matters: Boston's win streak has fueled buy-side momentum entering the second half, but Passan's comments frame the front office as still measured rather than committed to an aggressive push. Detroit has held firm on a steep asking price for Skubal, a stance that continues to shape how far rival buyers, including Boston, may be willing to go.
What to watch: Watch for Boston's front office to clarify its deadline posture and for movement on Detroit's Skubal price as Aug. 3 approaches.