The Minnesota Twins have made a significant trade, sending struggling reliever Jorge Alcala to the Boston Red Sox for minor leaguer Andy Lugo. Alcala, 29, has had a rough season with a dismal 8.88 ERA over 22 appearances, including a disastrous outing where he allowed five runs in a recent loss. His potential was evident when he pitched a career-high 59 games in 2021, but his performance has notably declined since then. Lugo, 21, is hitting .265 with four home runs and is primarily an infielder. To accommodate Alcala, Boston designated pitcher Brian Van Belle for assignment.