BOSTON — The Red Sox and Dodgers game Sunday at Fenway Park will begin in a rain delay. A message on the ballpark Jumbotron says, “Today’s game will be delayed briefly due to weather in the area. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Further updates will be provided when available.”

With five days until the trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox remain in a familiar position as in recent years, sitting in contention for a wild-card spot, hoping the team adds instead of remaining idle.