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Boston Red Sox\'s Adrian Gonzalez, right, reacts as he strikes out swinging to end the game as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta pumps his fist in the bottom of the 10th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 14-13. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Adrian Gonzalez, James Loney scratched from lineups as Red Sox, Dodgers pursue trade

BOSTON – Boston’s Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers’ James Loney have been scratched from their team’s starting lineups as the clubs tried to finalize a major trade.

The Red Sox also were discussing sending pitcher Josh Beckett, left fielder Carl Crawford and infielder Nick Punto to Los Angeles, a baseball official informed of the discussions said Friday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcements were made.

Gonzalez was removed from the Red Sox lineup minutes before a game against Kansas City, and Loney was pulled from Los Angeles’ lineup against Miami.

Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner, president Larry Lucchino and general manager Ben Cherington did not respond to emails seeking comment.

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