Reds trade for versatile pitcher in unexpected move from Red Sox | Sporting News

The Cincinnati Reds added some pitching depth on Saturday.

They announced a trade with the Boston Red Sox to acquire right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle.

Cash considerations go back to Boston in the deal.

Van Belle has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville, although he could be in line for a call-up soon.

The 28-year old has yet to make his MLB debut.

He was on Boston's roster earlier this week but didn't get into a game before being designated for assignment.

Van Belle was an undrafted free agent after the shortened 2020 draft.

The 6-foot-3 righty started his college career at Broward College before going to the University of Miami.

In 205 career innings at Triple-A, Van Belle has a 4.48 ERA.

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He started the majority of his Triple-A outings in 2023 and 2025 while almost entirely relieving in 2024.

The Reds are currently without Hunter Greene (groin/back) due to injury, so extra pitching can't be a bad thing.

Van Belle was fantastic at Triple-A Worcester this season.

He had a 2.29 ERA through 12 appearances (eight starts) with a 5-1 record.

He had 41 strikeouts in 51 innings.

If he can carry that form into his new organization, he'll have a chance to contribute.

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