Red Sox acquire pitcher Joe La Sorsa, option Brayan Bello
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded for left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa from the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 5, 2026. This move came after the team suffered an 8-2 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles and sent down Brayan Bello. La Sorsa, who has a career ERA of 5.21, joins the Red Sox to fill Bello's spot on the 26-man roster. Interim manager Chad Tracy has until Tuesday to address the rotation gap left by Bello's optioning. The Red Sox faced competition from multiple teams interested in acquiring La Sorsa during this trade.
- •Red Sox trade for Joe La Sorsa from Pirates.
- •Brayan Bello optioned to make room for La Sorsa.
- •La Sorsa has pitched for multiple MLB teams since debuting in 2023.
- •Red Sox's rotation strategy remains uncertain following this trade.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Trade For Left-Handed Pitcher Before Optioning Brayan Bello
"The Red Sox have completed a trade with the Pirates for an LHP.
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