What happened: The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. La Sorsa is a New York native and former St. John's player.

Why it matters: The transaction provides additional bullpen depth for the Red Sox as they navigate the regular season. The move aligns with prior coverage of Boston adding the minor league LHP to strengthen their organizational pitching.

What to watch: The Red Sox will determine La Sorsa's assignment within their system and evaluate his potential role.