Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.

The Boston Red Sox seem to be on the hunt for controllable starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. While a rental pitcher could make sense, it would be better for Boston if it could acquire a pitcher with two or three years of team control beyond this season.

The Boston Red Sox's trade deadline could be just as much about subtractions as it is additions. Barring a total collapse in the next week, the Red Sox should b