The Boston Red Sox were predicted to cut ties with outfielders Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu following the Rafael Devers trade.

The Red Sox reportedly targeted Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge in their negotiations that led to the Rafael Devers trade.

Papelbon said he’d been part of that type of scenario himself. The former closer said that then-manager Terry Francona told him to throw at Manny Ramirez after the slugger had been traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2010.