The Boston Red Sox are in the process of reshuffling their roster amid the call-ups of their top prospects. While the Red Sox are making these moves, ahead of their second game against the New York Yankees, they Red Sox made a trade.
The Red Sox swung a late-night trade with the Twins on Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Jorge Alcalá for minor league infielder/outfielder Andy Lugo. Fellow righty Brian Van Belle was designated for assignment to make room for Alcala on Boston’s 40-man roster, the club announced.
The Boston Red Sox announced today that former Miami Hurricane pitcher Brian Van Belle has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester and added to the 26-man Major League roster.
The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brian Van Belle. He will take the roster spot of fellow righty Robert Stock, who has been designated for assignment.
Earlier this week, the Red Sox added nine non-roster invitees to their spring training roster. Among those nine are two right-handers who are now slated to attend their first major league camp once pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers on February 12.