Daily Red Sox Links: Rafael Devers, Nathan Eovaldi, Christian Vázquez

Tom Keegan argues that, after being snubbed for the All-Star Game, Rafael Devers could make an MVP run. Perhaps if Mike Trout didn’t exist. (Tom Keegan; Boston Herald)

The Red Sox will almost certainly make a trade at some point, but Alex Cora still wants help to come from within. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)

Nathan Eovaldi is obviously part of that plan, and he is progressing nicely on his path back to the Sox. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Even other teams look at this Red Sox team and expect bigger and better things. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)

Clayton Kershaw knows a thing or two about pitching as the best of his generation, and he believes it’s only a matter of time until Chris Sale bounces back. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Christian Vázquez is having an absurd season, and he’s using last year’s brutal performance as motivation. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

If you’ve noticed the Red Sox are wearing more alternate jerseys, you’re not wrong. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)