The Boston Red Sox could only stand by and watch as one of the top relief pitchers on the market was traded to a rival for a price they couldn’t hope to compete with.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cleveland Indians have acquired All-Star closer Brad Hand from the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever Adam Cimber is also heading to Cleveland in the deal.
The price was steep. Cleveland will give up their top prospect, catcher Francisco Mejia. The 22-year old is the top catching prospect in baseball and ranked No.