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Trade Details
RED SOX PICK UP RIGHTY-HANDER VARVARO Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Anthony Varvaro from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Aaron Kurcz.
What does it give the Boston Red Sox?
Varvaro is a 29-year-old journeyman who appeared in 61 big-league games with the Braves in 2014. He'll compete for a spot in middle relief with the BoSox in '15, but won't make a major impact. He merely adds bullpen depth.
What does it give the Atlanta Braves?
The 23-year-old Kurcz missed all of 2013 due to injury, but bounced back at Double-A Portland this past season. He is now a reliever full time and has far more upside than Varvavo--though he is not likely to reach the bigs in '15.
Fantasy Impact
Varvaro has little fantasy value even if he's pitching in the majors full-time. As for Kurcz, he should be on the fantasy radar as a potential late-inning reliever but is more of a dark horse than sure thing.
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