Like many Red Sox fans, Joe Ryan was among those who were deceived by false social media posts that he had been traded to Boston prior to Thursday’s deadline. The Twins pitcher admitted that he thought he was on the move after seeing multiple social media posts from verified outlets that said that the Red Sox acquired him in a trade.

The Boston Red Sox, despite offers, did not trade Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu at the trade deadline. Duran spoke on surviving the deadline.

Regardless of the Red Sox' activity (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline, they are still riding a lot of momentum. They are winners of five of their last seven games and were 17-7 in July. With a 59-51 record, they are one game ahead of the Seattle Mariners for the second AL Wild Card spot.

Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck needs Tommy John surgery, but he is ready to attack the rehab and recovery and get back on the mound.

It wasn’t just that the Red Sox swept the AL Central-leading Astros, it was how they did it. Friday’s walk-off win in 10 innings was the closest game as the Red Sox outscored Houston 15-4 in the next two.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.