BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with the addition of veteran relievers Luis García and Lucas Sims in separate deals before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Boston acquired Sims, a 30-year-old right-hander, in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds for minor leaguer Ovis Portes. Just before the 6 p.m. EDT deadline, the Red Sox worked out another deal with the Los Angeles Angels for García, another right-hander who can help out the bullpen as the Red Sox push to return to the playoffs.
“Our bullpen was identified as an area of need. Both bring a little bit different repertoires,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said after a whirlwind finish before the deadline passed.