MLB insiders say Yankees–Red Sox deadline deal is a real possibility originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Alex Bregman in pinstripes? It still sounds far-fetched. It probably is a long shot, but insiders are buzzing about the Boston Red Sox using the third baseman as a trade chip.

There are more than five weeks before the MLB trade deadline. Still, ESPN ranks two Red Sox stars as the top two candidates to be dealt this summer.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a starting pitcher this season, and they'll need to hit the trade market to do so.