The Boston Red Sox are in hot pursuit for some middle infielders...Boston, after having its most recent acquisition hit the shelf after just two plate appearances, has been tied to numerous trade candidates ahead of the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline on Monday -- San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, and Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La CruzIt's safe to say they won't be landing the latter. Read More on MLBThe Red Sox were shot down after offering a package mostly made up of prospects for De La Cruz, according to MassLive's Sean McAdam. The Reds were said to be more interested in young major leaguers, though that wasn't an option when dealing with a team that has its sights set on the postseason. If you want that guy, though, you're going to have to give up something relatively substantial!