MLB Insider Calls Streaking Red Sox 'Legitimate World Series Contenders'
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Jeff Passan of ESPN appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" and stated that the Boston Red Sox are going to be buyers this season and, with the right move, World Series contenders.
The Red Sox currently hold a wild card spot in the American League and are getting ready to make a second-half push to hold off the rest of the junior circuit.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 11: Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run walk off home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Fenway...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 11: Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run walk off home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Fenway Park on July 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More
Photo byPassan refuted rumors of the potential trade of Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman, saying that the pair is "going nowhere".
Passan declared the Red Sox as buyers, saying, "They're going to add, and if they can get another starting pitcher who can be at the top of that rotation with Garrett Crochet, with Brayan Bello pitching so well, Lucas Giolito, the Boston Red Sox are legitimate World Series contenders."
It's a bold claim for a team that is currently in third place in its division, but Passan might not be that far off. The youngsters in the Red Sox clubhouse have started to make the turn, with the team going on a 10-game winning streak just before the trade deadline and looking to make it 11 straight wins on Friday.
There was some speculation that Bregman, who has an opt-out after this season, could be moved, but the Red Sox have gotten hot and are looking to overtake the Yankees, placing themselves squarely in title contention.
The trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Red Sox have some needs to fill if they want to return to the Fall Classic, but according to Passan, they are right in the mix.
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