Boston sent minor league infielder Santiago Espinal to Toronto.
Pearce’s cost to the Sox will be $1.5 million. The Blue Jays will give Boston $1,658,602 to cover part of the $3,158 Justin Layne Jersey ,602 remaining in the $6.25 million salary of Pearce, who can become a free agent after the World Series.
The 35-year-old has hit .291 with four home runs and 16 RBIs in 26 games for Toronto this season. Pearce has a career average of .255 and 83 career home runs and 268 RBIs. Boston manager Alex Cora said the Red Sox are adding a strong batter they can use against left-handed pitching.
”It’s one more weapon that we have. We got better tonight,” Cora said. ”It’s good to have him.”
Pearce could join the Red Sox this weekend in New York when they face the division-rival Yankees.
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