The Red Sox added bullpen reinforcement on Wednesday night in a trade with Minnesota that brought right-hander Jorge Alcala to Boston in exchange for infielder Andy Lugo, the club announced. Right-hander Brian Van Belle was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.

The Twins dealt struggling reliever Jorge Alcala to the Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor leaguer Andy Lugo.

The Red Sox are 34-36 and down two righty relievers with Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten on the injured list, so they’ll hope Alcala can find his form and help cover some innings from the right side.

The Red Sox and Twins are getting together on a trade that will send some relief help to Boston. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Minnesota Twins have dealt struggling reliever Jorge Alcala to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor leaguer Andy Lugo

The Red Sox acquired reliever Jorge Alcala from the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night in hopes the hard-throwing righty can help an overworked Boston bullpen.

The New York Yankees hosted the Boston Red Sox last weekend, and now the archrivals get to run it back at Fenway Park.