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Red Sox: Notable August waiver trades in franchise history

By Cody Collins

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 04: The World Series trophy sits among the championship rings prior to the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on April 4, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 04: The World Series trophy sits among the championship rings prior to the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on April 4, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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Despite the passing of the July trade deadline, it is still possible to make trade acquisitions. The Red Sox have made a few notable August trades.

BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Dave Dombrowski (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Dave Dombrowski (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images) /

Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made a few notable acquisitions at this year’s trade deadline. After acquiring Eduardo Nunez and Addison Reed, it’s possible that Dombrowski will still be in the trade market.

At this time of the year, most big-name players are unlikely to be traded. Instead of having the luxury of standard trading, they must now go through waivers. The waiver wire is a tricky process, but it hasn’t stopped the Red Sox from making moves at this time of the year in previous seasons.

This season, it’s possible that the Red Sox could still be in the market for a veteran power bat, or even a possible reliever. With waiver wire trades, contending teams often acquire a player they feel will boost their chances in the postseason. Most teams are solidified, but if an opportunity presents itself, Dombrowski may jump at the opportunity. Keep an eye on Jay Bruce and Mike Napoli, Sox fans.

Let’s take a look at the top five previous waiver wire trades in Sox history.

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