Red Sox reportedly acquire Colten Brewer in trade with Padres

The Red Sox have made their first trade of the offseason and the first move towards adding to their bullpen. It is not, however, the kind of big move we are assuming they will make at some point this winter. Instead, in a deal with the Padres, the Red Sox have acquired a bit of depth to add to their stash. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Boston has acquired Colten Brewer from San Diego.

Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston is reporting minor-league second baseman Esteban Quiroz will be the piece heading back to the Padres.

Brewer is a former fourth round pick of the Pirates from back in 2011, and he has spent most of his time since then in the minors. Brewer spent a…