Chad Tracy Reveals Expected Role For Red Sox’s Newly Acquired Reliever originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox pulled off their first trade of the 2026 season earlier this week, acquiring 28-year-old reliever Joe La Sorsa from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.
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Similar to Red Sox hurler Tommy Kahnle, La Sorsa triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor league contract, forcing the Pirates’ hand to either call up the 28-year-old reliever or potentially lose him.
Ultimately, Boston and Pittsburgh got a trade done, and La Sorsa could not be
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