The Boston Red Sox have acquired Second Baseman Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles Angels for two prospects. Red Sox have been looking to add to their lineup and boost their offensive production to be able to compete in the playoffs. The Angels acquired RHP Ty Buttrey and LHP Williams Jerez.
Angels are also sending $ to Boston with kinsler in deal for prospects buttrey and Jerez
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2018
The Red Sox being in first place five games ahead of the New York Yankees wanted to bolster down their lineup and get insurance for Dustin Pedroia as they are worried about the condition of Pedroia. The Red Sox lineup is producing very well with Mookie Betts having a historic season and free agent signee J.D. Martinez putting up great numbers so far in 2018 and adding Kinsler will only be a bonus.
So far in 2018, Kinsler has posted a slash line of .239/.304/.406 for the Angels. Kinsler has also hit 13 home runs and had 32 RBI’s throughout 355 at-bats. Kinsler is having a good year for the Angels and has adjusted well to his new home after spending the last few years with the Tigers. He will look to make a good impact in the Boston Red Sox’s lineup.
The two prospects that the Angels acquired have spent this year in Triple-A Pawtucket. Buttrey has appeared in 32 games and has an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.14 while striking out 64 batters in 44 innings pitched in 2018. Jerez has appeared 33 games and has an ERA of 3.68 and a 1.38 while striking out 67 batters in 51 innings pitched in 2018.
Angels sent 1.8M to boston
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2018
The Angels also sent $1.8 Million to the Red Sox to partially cover the cost of Kinsler’s contract. Kinsler $3.6 Million remaining and the Angels are sending half of that to the Red Sox.
