Teams such as the Dodgers and Blue Jays have interest in Guardians star Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, along with three other teams, are reportedly expressing strong interest in acquiring a key player from the Cleveland Guardians as the MLB regular season enters its critical final stretch.

With the MLB trade deadline just five days away, teams across the league are working the phones to upgrade their roster. The Boston Red Sox are no exception, and while they are focused on buying a quality pitcher,

To set the stage for the sprint to the deadline, here's a primer based on what I'm hearing from front office executives across the league.