Red Sox Acquire Kyle Schwarber From Nationals

[RealGM Wiretap]

The American League East-leading Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals on Thursday, it was announced.

Schwarber, 28, is on the injured list with a right hamstring strain but is expected to be back within a week or so.

Via ESPN.com

[rzzzzz]

Schwarber was in the process of singlehandedly rescuing the Nats season before he stumbled going into first base while his eyes were evaluating whether to try turning a solid single into a double. When he went down, the Nats were toast. Feel sorry for Soto stuck on a major rebuild project.