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Red Sox adding for a postseason push

Already boasting one of the best closers in baseball in Craig Kimbrel, the Boston Red Sox reportedly acquired Addison Reed (pending medicals) from the New York Mets Monday morning.

Reed, just 28 years of age, is a rental himself. But he’s been lights-out for the Mets since joining New York, pitching to a 2.09 ERA in 145 appearances. In a late-inning role, he helps smooth the transition to the ninth for the Red Sox, who are locked in a battle with the rival Yankees for the top spot in the East.

Heading to the Mets, a team that doesn’t seem to know whether they’re selling or buying, but clearly focusing on 2018, are a trio of prospects. According to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com and Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Gerson Bautista, a pair of right-handers, and reliever Stephen Nogosek are headed to New York.

The move, at least on the Red Sox’ behalf, makes a ton of sense. Competing with the likes of Betances and Chapman in the Bronx, Boston now has another quality arm in the mix in the late innings.

As for the Mets, getting three arms for a rental reliever in a season in which you’re not making the postseason – it’s about as good as you can hope for.