Red Sox acquire righty reliever Lucas Sims in trade with Reds originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Red Sox went into the MLB trade deadline seeking bullpen help, and they’re already adding in that category.
The Red Sox have acquired right-handed reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-hander Ovis Portes, the team confirmed Tuesday.
Sims, 30, has a 3.57 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 35.1 innings for Cincinnati this season. The 19-year-old Portes was most recently with the Single-A Salem Red Sox in Boston’s organization.
Lucas Sims seems like a prime candidate for some Andrew Bailey tinkering. Consistently limits loud contact, but walks 5/9 IP. Relies on a sweeper, but added a cutter this year that has been effective in limited usage. Former Braves No. 1 prospect.
— John Tomase (@jtomase) July 30, 2024
Sims joins left-handed starter James Paxton, right-handed starter Quinn Priester and catcher Danny Jansen among chief baseball officer Craig Breslow‘s additions ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
The Red Sox reportedly are also in the market for a right-handed-hitting infielder, so it’s possible more deals could get done before 6 p.m. ET.
