The narrative that the Boston Red Sox might be trade deadline sellers crystallized a few weeks back, but they could become a thing of the past soon. Thanks to a 6-2 stretch in the last nine days, the Red Sox are one win away from getting back to .

Seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman would be the prize of the relief pitching market if he were available. He's on a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, who were 36-36 entering play on Sunday.

BOSTON — Right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala, who the Red Sox acquired from the Twins in a trade Wednesday, is here at Fenway Park. He will be available out of the bullpen for Boston’s series opener against the Yankees on Friday.