The Boston Red Sox have acquired Sandy Leon from the Washington Nationals.

The Red Sox are in need of a catcher. They placed Christian Vazquez on the 60-day disabled list on Monday with a right elbow sprain.

Leon was acquired for cash considerations.

The 26-year-old is out of options, and the Nationals didn't believe he would clear waivers, making him expendable.

The New York Mets have addressed pitching needs on Monday, acquiring Jerry Blevins from the Washington Nationals and Alex Torres from the San Diego Padres.

The Mets will send Matt den Dekker will head to Washington, while Cory Mazzoni and a player to be named will head to San Diego.

Blevins, 31, went 2-3 with a 4.87 ERA in 64 relief appearances for the Nationals last season.

Torres, 27, went 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA in 70 relief appearances last season.

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Dan Johnson from the Houston Astros for a player to be named or cash.

Johnson played in 15 games for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, batting .211 with a homer and seven RBIs.

He left as a free agent after the season and signed with Houston in December.