The Red Sox made a late-night trade for a hard-throwing reliever who has spent parts of the last seven seasons with the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins have dealt struggling reliever Jorge Alcala to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor leaguer Andy Lugo.

The Boston Red Sox will need to start playing better to make a postseason push. If they are in contention near the trade deadline, they could swing a trade.

BOSTON — “Insane.” That’s how rookie Marcelo Mayer described veteran shortstop Trevor Story’s jump throw during the sixth inning of the Red Sox’ 4-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday.

Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins made some headlines prior to his first career start against the Yankees last week when he said he'd retire before pitching for New York. Now he's explaining why the claims he made about his father once playing for Boston's longtime rivals aren't the intentional fabrication that a New York Post report

Hoskins has an $18 million mutual option on his deal for next year, so acquiring him would be a low-risk investment for a Red Sox team that seems to be in need of some roster stabilization. Hoskins could also offer some clubhouse leadership for Boston's collection of budding rookie stars.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman received an injury update with an expected return date of early July.

Brennan Bernardino made highlights with an angry glove throw Monday night. But he has also become a nearly everyday force in the Red Sox bullpen, having pitched 16 times in May.