The Red Sox lined up the man who is all but certain to be their next closer by completing a trade with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday for two-time All-Star Andrew Bailey.

Coming over along with Bailey in the deal is outfielder Ryan Sweeney. To get Jonathan Papelbon's successor for the ninth inning, the Red Sox traded right fielder Josh Reddick and two prospects -- 20-year-old third baseman Miles Head and 19-year-old righty Raul Alcantara.