Oakland rallied 2-1 at Fenway as rookie Connelly Early struck out 18 batters in his first two starts, while Boston’s playoff chase stalls after a bullpen wobble.
Third‑baseman Alex Bregman, fresh off a $120 million deal with Boston, is already the subject of trade chatter. An opt‑out clause and a lingering quad strain have fueled speculation that Detroit could be his next stop. Insiders say a deadline‑day deal could surface if Boston’s extension talks stall and the club’s playoff hopes dim.