The Red Sox bolstered their battered bullpen on Tuesday with the acquisition of Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds. Robert Murray was first on the case.
Trade: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds, according to sources familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 30, 2024
The Sox are sending minor league righty Ovis Portes to the Reds to complete the deal.
Sims brings a four-seam fastball and a slider to the table, with a cutter as his third offering (new this year).