Red Sox Acquire Joe La Sorsa From Pirates

[Steve Drumwright]

 

 

In need of some bullpen help, the Boston Red Sox have acquired left-hander Joe La Sorsa from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a report Thursday by Ari Alexander of WHDH-TV in Boston. According to another report, the Red Sox only had to send cash to the Pirates.

La Sorsa had an upward mobility clause in his contract that he exercised, which prompted the move by the Pirates. Pittsburgh is also in need of some bullpen help, which adds another interesting aspect to this transaction.

The Red Sox will have to make a move before Friday's series opener against the New York Yankees to get La Sorsa on the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

The 28-year-old La Sorsa had a 3.46 ERA at Triple-A for the Pirates. In 26 innings covering 20 appearances, he allowed six walks and 22 strikeouts with a .237 opponent batting average. He also pitched for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

It is the second move involving the bullpen Thursday after promoting Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A in a similar situation.

 

 

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[illinoisredsox]

So should we start ordering those World Series tickets now?  I'm trying to contain my giddiness.

Maybe he's the new designated opener for Ding Dong.  At least Breslow only had to part with some of Henry's cash.  

[mvp 78]

Breslow certainly loves his LHP. Maybe adding this guy for a few days and seeing what he's got. If he stinks, just swap him out with Bennett for the next Bello turn and DFA? 

[Sthpaw777]

This is a low risk tryout. If he suck he goes away, no big deal. Hopefully he can help.

[notin]

Breslow finally making bullpen moves that should have happened in December.  Not that LaSorsa should have been a target, but, hey, only 6 months late…

[notin]

4 hours ago, Sthpaw777 said:

This is a low risk tryout. If he suck he goes away, no big deal. Hopefully he can help.

If he could help, he’d be a Pirate…

[mvp 78]

39 minutes ago, notin said:

If he could help, he’d be a Pirate…

Not a believer in the Sox pitching lab? 

[notin]

8 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Not a believer in the Sox pitching lab? 

 I’m waiting for Johan Oviedo to get back to me on that….

[mvp 78]

6 minutes ago, notin said:

 I’m waiting for Johan Oviedo to get back to me on that….

Let me know when he makes it out of the Lost Woods. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

19 hours ago, illinoisredsox said:

So should we start ordering those World Series tickets now?  I'm trying to contain my giddiness.

Maybe he's the new designated opener for Ding Dong.  At least Breslow only had to part with some of Henry's cash.  

Definitely, this is the move we've all been waiting for. Too bad it didn't happen sooner.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Funny, Pirates need BP help so they sell a reliever in their organization to the Sox for couch change.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

[notin]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

Let me know when he makes it out of the Lost Woods. 

He’s lost somewhere in the vicinity of Patrick Sandoval Point.  Lots of folks get stuck there as the thick underbrush can destroy your elbow on your machete arm…

[mvp 78]

12 minutes ago, notin said:

He’s lost somewhere in the vicinity of Patrick Sandoval Point.  Lots of folks get stuck there as the thick underbrush can destroy your elbow on your machete arm…

If only these guys were as reliable as James Paxton. 

[jad]

WE'RE SAVED!--Estragon

[Duran Is The Man]

Crochet moved to the 60 day IL to make room. 😂😂😂