BOSTON — Days after they designated him for assignment, the Red Sox Saturday dealt righthanded pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have turned into a .500 team recently, but a trade with the Red Sox could solidify one big aspect of their game.

The Boston Red Sox called Brian Van Belle up to the major leagues earlier this week. But before he could make his MLB debut, Van Belle was designated for assignment and subsequently traded away. The Red Sox moved Van Belle to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley is accused in court documents of providing drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs, a Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died of an accidental overdose in Texas during a 2019 road trip.

Former Houston Astros pitcher Wade Miley was in the headlines on Thursday. According to the Associated Press, Miley has been accused in court documents of providing drugs to Tyler Skaggs, the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died of an accidental overdose in 2019.