The Nationals are nearing an agreement with Lucas Sims.

Fantasy Impact

Sims posted a 4.38 ERA across 49 1/3 innings last season with the Red Sox and Reds. He'll help add some experience to the bullpen for Washington if a deal is agreed to.

The Red Sox have activated Lucas Sims (lat) from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Sims has been out of action for over three weeks with a right lat strain. He will rejoin the bullpen and likely see work in the middle innings.

The Red Sox placed Lucas Sims on the 15-day IL with a right lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Sims has struggled since being dealt from the Reds to Boston. He'll be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks.

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Sims has posted a 3.57 ERA across 40 strikeouts and one save across 35 1/3 innings this season out of the Reds bullpen. He should hold a role in the middle innings of the Red Sox bullpen.

Lucas Sims delivered a flawless performance, tossing a hitless inning with two strikeouts to notch a save in the Reds' 3-1 win against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bright spot in what has been a rocky season for Sims, who leaves the game with a middling 4.15 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. His ability to shut down the opposition without allowing a hit or a walk in this appearance could hint at a turning point, especially considering his high strikeout rate of 9.9 K/9.