The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have turned into a .500 team recently, but a trade with the Red Sox could solidify one big aspect of their game.

BOSTON — Days after they designated him for assignment, the Red Sox Saturday dealt righthanded pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.

The Boston Red Sox took down the Rays by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday, to give Roman Anthony a win in his first big league series after an embarrassing 10-8 loss in extra innings Monday. Fueled by former top prospect Marcelo Mayer 's first multi-HR night, the Sox were able to win with Walker Buehler throwing seven innings of three-run ball.

Boston Red Sox three-time All-Star DH Rafael Devers revealed some concerning news about his injury status, but the Red Sox could make one trade to back him up.

BOSTON — Right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala, who the Red Sox acquired from the Twins in a trade Wednesday, is here at Fenway Park. He will be available out of the bullpen for Boston’s series opener against the Yankees on Friday.

The Boston Red Sox trade pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Reds for cash as Boston clears open spot while Cincy adds key rotational depth.

The Boston Red Sox are not quite sellers yet, but they have not solidified themselves as buyers either. Until that changes, they will face some tough decisions.

An Atlanta Braves analyst suggests Boston could potentially reacquire Chris Sale for a package of Jarren Duran and two high prospects.