The Boston Red Sox want to sign J.D. Martinez, but may have to find a way to trade Hanley Ramirez in order to relieve a roster logjam if they do so.

There have been rumblings that the Red Sox want to trade Ramirez, but they haven't been able to find a suitor.

Ramirez will make $22 million next season and his contract includes a 2019 option worth the same amount that vests if he logs at least 497 plate appearances next year.