Red Sox Acquire Reliever Jorge Alcala from Twins for Prospect

The Minnesota Twins traded struggling reliever Jorge Alcala to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Andy Lugo. Alcala, who posted an 8.88 ERA in 22 appearances this season with the Twins, has had issues with control and home runs but showed promise with a 3.24 ERA in 2024. Lugo, 21, has played mostly infield positions in High-A Greenville, batting .265 with four home runs this season. The Twins activated left-hander Joey Wentz to fill Alcala’s roster spot after claiming him off waivers from Pittsburgh. The Red Sox added Alcala to their bullpen to bolster their relief pitching, with pitching coach Andrew Bailey tasked with improving Alcala's effectiveness, especially given his high-velocity fastball and the potential of his curveball. The trade allowed the Red Sox to acquire a potentially valuable bullpen arm without cash exchange, while the Twins gained a versatile young prospect.