Red Sox Rumors: Luis García Acquired in Trade with Angels Ahead of 2024 MLB Deadline

The Boston Red Sox added some depth to their banged-up bullpen prior to the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday.

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Red Sox acquired relief pitcher Luis García in a deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

García made 45 appearances for the Angels this year and has a 5-1 record with a 3.71 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 43.2 innings pitched. The 12-year veteran also has a career-high four saves along with two blown saves this year.

The Red Sox needed to improve their bullpen depth, as relievers Chris Martin and Justin Slaten are both on the 15-day injured list with elbow injuries. Veteran closer Liam Hendriks remains on the 60-day IL amid his continued recovery from Tommy John surgery.

In addition to landing García, Boston also acquired reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Sims has a 3.57 ERA, a 1.42 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 35.1 innings across 43 games this season.

Tuesday's moves concluded an eventful trade deadline for the Red Sox, as they also acquired starting pitcher James Paxton and catcher Danny Jansen. Per Buster Olney of ESPN, "One source within the organization says there is more of a focus on winning this year than in recent seasons as the team fostered a growing farm system."

At 56-49, Boston sits one game out of the final wild-card spot in the American League. The team did a good job of adding pieces for the stretch run of the season, so perhaps it will help end a two-year playoff drought.