Red Sox acquire veteran left-hander Steven Matz from Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran left-handed pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan. Matz, 34, a longtime starter who transitioned to a relief role, has posted a 3.44 ERA and 1.182 WHIP over 55 innings with 47 strikeouts this season for the Cardinals. He is in the final year of his contract, offering the Red Sox immediate bullpen depth and flexibility for spot starts.