San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand has been traded to the Cleveland Indians, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell also confirmed the trade, which sends pitchers Hand and Adam Cimber to the Indians for top prospect Francisco Mejia.
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported Wednesday that the Indians were among several teams, including the Yankees and the Cubs, interested in acquiring Hand. The Indians bullpen has been struggling as of late with relievers posting a 5.28 combined ERA.
The 28-year-old lefty reliever played in the MLB All-Star game on Tuesday.