Paul Byrd traded to Red Sox

Red Sox acquire Byrd from Indians Associated Press Updated: August 12, 2008, 4:17 PM ET Comment Email Print BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox have acquired pitcher Paul Byrd in a trade with the Cleveland Indians. Paul Byrd Starting Pitcher Cleveland Indians Profile 2008 Season Stats GM W L BB K ERA 22 7 10 24 56 4.53 The Red Sox will send either a player to be named or cash to the Indians. The 37-year-old Byrd is 7-10 with a 4.53 ERA this season. But the right-hander has won all four of his starts since the All-Star break. Boston leads the AL wild-card race. The Red Sox are minus starter Tim Wakefield -- the knuckleballer is out with a stiff right shoulder. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press