RED SOX ADD LEFTY RELIEVER FERNANDO ABAD
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins for pitcher Pat Light.
What does it give the Boston Red Sox
In Abad, the Red Sox land a quality reliever who should help shore up their bullpen situation. He is a left-hander who should become their top southpaw out of the 'pen and be a solid option for the seventh and eighth innings.
What does it give the Minnesota Twins
Abad was a quality reliever on a team going nowhere, so the Twins did the right thing here by trading him. Light is a solid bullpen prospect who could eventually take over closer duties. He should see time in Minny this year.
Fantasy impact
Abad's fantasy stock should remain the same in Boston, though with perhaps a few more holds chances. Light's stock is definitely on the rise, and he could be a closer candidate for the Twins next season. He should be squarely on the keeper radar now.
