As per MLB.com, the Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Eric Hull from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league shortstop Christian Lara.

Hull had been designated for assignment March 31st by LA.  The 28-year-old pitched in 5 games for the Dodgers last year (6.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 K’s) and spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he had a 2.74 ERA.

Lara, a 23-year-old out of Venezuela, entered his 6th minor league season this year with a .258 career batting average.  He had been playing at Class A and is known for his above average defense.

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