Daily Red Sox Links: David Ortiz, Christian Vazquez, Edwin Diaz

David Ortiz has made a giant step forward as his health returns. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)

Christian Vazquez has transformed into an entirely different player recently. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)

A trade for Edwin Diaz would be mutually beneficial for both the Red Sox and Diaz himself. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Ken Giles is another player who could deliver solutions in the bullpen. (Nick Friar; WEEI)

If the Red Sox do make another trade before the deadline, the player(s) they acquire will have a lot to live up to. (Matt Vautour; MassLive)

Whatever happens between now and the deadline, the Red Sox clearly aren’t going down without a fight. (Tara Sullivan; Boston Globe)