The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league left-hander Luis Peralta on Monday.

Beeks, 31, appeared in a career-high 45 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Colorado. He is 6-4 this year with nine saves (also a career high) and a 4.74 ERA.

In six seasons spent with the Boston Red Sox (2018), Tampa Bay Rays (2019-23) and Rockies, Beeks has gone 22-15 with 14 saves and a 4.43 ERA.

Peralta, 23, has played in the Pirates’ farm system since 2018. He is 4-0 with a 0.91 ERA in 26 relief appearances between High-A and Double-A this year.

The Pirates entered Monday’s game against the Houston Astros one game above .500. They are 11-5 in their past 16 games and in the mix for a National League wild-card spot.

–Field Level Media