Brent Lillibridge was mostly collateral damage when the Kevin Youkilis trade went down. Now, Lillibridge may have found a more permanent home.
The Red Sox have traded Lillibridge to the Cleveland Indians for minor league right-handed pitcher Jose De La Torre, according to the Red Sox.
INF/OF Brent Lillibridge, designated for assignment on 7/16, was traded to CLE today for minor league RHP Jose De La Torre.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 24, 2012
Never a big part of the Red Sox' future after he came to Boston in the Youkilis swap on June 24, most people knew the former White Sox outfielder's time at Fenway Park would be short. He was even designated for assignment on July 17, the same day his former teammates came to town, as the Red Sox needed a roster spot for Carl Crawford as he returned from the disabled list.
Lillibridge was 2-for-16 in 10 games for the Red Sox. De La Torre will report to Pawtucket, Ken Rosenthal reports.
