The clock is ticking on the Boston Red Sox trade deadline. With under 24 hours to upgrade their roster, the looming threat of trading outfielder Jarren Duran persists. The Red Sox may not want to trade the former All-Star,

After Mayer’s injury, the Red Sox recalled infielder David Hamilton, and though Hamilton will see some time at second, Rafaela’s offense has been too valuable to the lineup. Playing him at second and Duran in center makes the offense stronger. The moving parts have been a challenge for manager Alex Cora much of the season and even more so now.