It might not quite be make-or-break time for the Cincinnati Reds this season. But Terry Francona’s upstart, would-be contenders have played just well enough the last month or so to make these next three series before the All-Star break a significant crossroads for their season.

On Thursday night, the Red Sox found out along with everyone else that first baseman Josh Naylor was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Seattle Mariners. First base is a position the Red Sox have long hinted they could look to upgrade, and one of the few potential upgrades just went off the board.