The Boston Red Sox are fortunate that the Baltimore Orioles are struggling significantly this season, currently holding a 16-32 record and sitting 13 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. With their recent performance, it's likely that the Orioles may have to part ways with key players like Tyler O'Neill, who had a standout season in 2024 but is underperforming this year. O'Neill's contract, valued at $49.5 million over three years, is proving problematic as he currently holds a disappointing .188 batting average with just two home runs this season.

The Red Sox could benefit from O'Neill's previous offensive production, especially after he hit 31 home runs with a 133 OPS+ last year. However, recent analysis suggests that a reunion isn't feasible given the Red Sox's strong outfield and O'Neill's lack of interest in remaining with the team after leaving Boston for a divisional rival. As the trade deadline approaches, the Red Sox may look elsewhere for offensive upgrades.