Red Sox Make Trade, Acquire Left-Handed Pitcher From Twins: Reports

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The Boston Red Sox acquired a left-handed reliever to shore up their bullpen on Tuesday, getting Jovani Moran from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for utility player Mickey Gasper, according to multiple reports.

Hunter Noll was first to report the news.

Per source:

The Boston Red Sox have traded Mickey Gasper to the Minnesota Twins for minor league left-handed pitcher Jovani Moran

— Hunter Noll (@Hunter_Noll) December 24, 2024

Moran, 27, underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in Nov. 2023 and did not pitch last season. In 2023, he went 2-2 with a 5.31 ERA in 43 appearances out of the Twins' bullpen.

Gasper, 29, made his major league debut with the Red Sox in August. The former 27th-round draft pick went 0 for 18 with eight strikeouts, seeing time at first base, second base and designated hitter.

More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.

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TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 9: Donovan Solano #39 of the Minnesota Twins, at right, joins a huddle on the mound as Jovani Moran #71 of the Minnesota Twins is pulled from the mound during the... Cole Burston/Getty Images
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