The Boston Red Sox quietly bolstered their bullpen with a strategic acquisition on Wednesday evening.

They're adding right-handed pitcher Jorge Alcala from the Minnesota Twins, as reported by Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

This move has both promising and concerning elements.

On the downside, Alcala has an 8.88 ERA this season.

However, he posted a 3.24 ERA in 54 games last season.

As a power pitcher, Alcala's fastball averages 97 miles per hour this season.

He also maintains a career 1.18 WHIP, showing strong ability to limit baserunners despite recent struggles.

The Red Sox needed bullpen support after Justin Slaten's injury.

With Alcala, they hope his current performance is due to small-sample fluctuations, expecting his 8.88 ERA to improve through regression to the mean.

If Alcala rebounds, this will be a smart addition for Boston.