After what had been a slow offseason in terms of acquiring players, the Red Sox have made some moves over the last week. They reportedly agreed to sign free agents Kiké Hernández and Garrett Richards. On Monday, they traded for relief pitcher Adam Ottavino and minor leaguer Frank German from the Yankees for cash consideration and a player to be named later.
By trading for Ottavino, the Red Sox get a pitcher who will likely take the mound in late-inning situations. The 6-f00t-5 right-hander has spent 10 seasons in the majors. Ottavino, 35, has pitched for the Cardinals, Rockies, and Yankees.