US EditionTwins Trade Reliever Jorge Alcala to Boston for Utility Infielder
- On June 11, 2025, the Minnesota Twins traded right-handed pitcher Jorge Alcala, who had been having a difficult season, to the Boston Red Sox during a transaction that took place at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The trade came after Alcala struggled through 22 appearances in 2025, posting an 8.88 ERA and surrendering a total of eight earned runs across his final pair of games.
- Alcala, 29, began his MLB career with the Twins in 2019 and had established himself as a key reliever for the team, while the Twins acquired 21-year-old versatile infielder Andy Lugo from Boston.
- This season, Alcala has pitched 24.1 innings with 28 strikeouts and holds a 0-2 record, while Lugo has appeared in 44 High-A games, hitting.265 with four homers and driving in 20 runs.
- The Twins added left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz to the roster to replace Alcala, who now has an opportunity to continue his professional journey with Boston or another team.
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