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Red Sox land veteran hitter in trade with division rival

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 6:02 PM ET

The Boston Red Sox are making a deal with an AL East rival to bolster their roster for the stretch run.

The Red Sox are set to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports. The deal has not yet been completed, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggested it is seen as a formality.

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a trade to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN. Expectations is the deal will be finished soon. @Ken_Rosenthal first reported the discussions between the teams.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 27, 2024

The Red Sox have received solid production from Connor Wong at the catcher position, but Jansen could provide some valuable depth. While Jansen has never been a high-end hitter, he does have some pop and hit 17 home runs for the Blue Jays last season.

As for the Blue Jays, this is the latest in what is expected to be a series of notable moves before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Jansen is highly unlikely to be the last to go.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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