Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Andrew Benintendi, Brock Holt

How sustainable is the way Alex Cora is currently using his bullpen? (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

Peter Gammons compares Andrew Benintendi to a former Red Sox legend, with an interesting quote on Mookie Betts’ free agency therein. (Peter Gammons; The Athletic)

One of Xander Bogaerts’ two homers on Wednesday came following an intentional walk to Rafael Devers. The shortstop definitely wanted to make Cleveland pay for that one. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

August trades are (mostly) a thing of the past, so Jen McCaffrey looks back at some of the most memorable. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

Brock Holt has been away from the team for a few days, but he’ll be back on Friday. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)