Red Sox acquire veteran left-hander Steven Matz from Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox have acquired veteran left-handed pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for infield prospect Blaze Jordan. Matz, 34, has primarily served as a reliever this season, posting a 3.44 ERA and 1.182 WHIP over 55 innings with the Cardinals, effectively holding left-handed batters to a .179 average. The trade provides the Red Sox with a flexible bullpen arm who also offers experience as a starter, as Matz is in the final year of his contract.