The Boston Red Sox made a significant move ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline by acquiring right-handed reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds. Sims, a 30-year-old pitcher, brings a solid 3.57 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings across 43 appearances this season. Since 2018, he has made 210 appearances for the Reds, maintaining a 3.94 ERA.
In exchange for Sims, the Reds received 19-year-old prospect Ovis Portes, a promising right-handed pitcher. As the trade deadline loomed, several notable players, such as Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, were still available for potential deals.
The trade activity on Tuesday followed a flurry of moves on Monday. The St. Louis Cardinals secured right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde in a three-team trade that involved sending Michael Kopech and Tommy Edman to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching staff by adding starter Frankie Montas, while the Houston Astros acquired left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi at a significant cost. Additionally, the Atlanta Braves reunited with slugger Jorge Soler, the 2021 World Series MVP.
These trades reflect the intense competition among playoff-contending teams to strengthen their rosters for the postseason push. With the trade deadline now passed, teams will look to integrate their new acquisitions and make a final push towards securing a spot in the playoffs.
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