Red Sox add to staff, acquire Matz from Cards
The Boston Red Sox have acquired veteran left-handed pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals. In exchange, the Red Sox sent minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to St. Louis. Matz, a 31-year-old pitcher, has played in the MLB since 2015, primarily with the New York Mets. Last season, he made 26 starts for the Cardinals, posting a 5.25 ERA. The trade aims to bolster the Red Sox's pitching staff as they look to improve upon their 78-84 record from the 2022 season. Blaze Jordan, a 20-year-old prospect, was part of the Red Sox's minor league system. The deal represents an attempt by the Red Sox to strengthen their roster and compete in the highly competitive American League East division, which includes powerhouses like the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.
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