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Trader Dave strikes again — setup man Smith acquired

Dave Dombrowski’s first offseason with the Red Sox continues to gain steam. On Monday, Dombrowski dealt lefty Wade Miley to the Mariners for a pair of promising young arms in righty Carson Smith and lefty Roenis Elias.

Smith, 26, was one of the top setup relievers last season. In 70 games, he posted a 2.31 ERA while striking out 92 over 70 innings and holding opponents to a .194 average.

Elias, a 27-year-old Cuban, gives the Red Sox some rotation depth. In 51 career appearances over the last two seasons — all but two of them starts — Elias is 15-20 with a 3.