The Boston Red Sox completed a trade with the New York Mets to acquire right-handed closer Addison Reed ahead of Monday afternoon's non-waiver trade deadline.
Reed was dealt in exchange for three Red Sox prospects. He will be a free agent after the season.
Reed, 28, is 1-2 with a 2.57 ERA and 19 saves in 21 opportunities over 49 innings in 48 appearances this season. He has been the closer for the Mets since Jeurys Familia underwent surgery in May to repair a blood clot in his pitching arm.
Reed would be expected to return to a setup role behind Red Sox right-handed closer Craig Kimbrel.
Boston parted with minor league right-handers Jamie Callahan (Triple A), Gerson Bautista (Class A), and Steve Nogosek (Class A) in the deal.
The team also transferred infielder Josh Rutledge (concussion) to the 60-day disabled list in a corresponding move.
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