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 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.

After claiming left-handed reliever Joey Wentz off waivers on Wednesday, the Twins had to clear a spot on the roster. They did so by trading reliever Jorge Alcala to the Red Sox for Minor League infielder Andy Lugo.

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.

The Boston Red Sox have made some significant roster moves amid their struggles this season. The team has promoted top-ranked prospects Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony in recent days, but the moves haven't done much to add to the wins column.

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

After stubbornly sticking to what used to work earlier in his career, a Red Sox starter says he finally made some big adjustments that paid off on Wednesday.

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.