BOSTON — The Red Sox made a minor trade to add some first base depth Thursday, obtaining outfielder/first baseman Ryan Noda from the Angels for cash, then optioning him to Triple-A Worcester. What might Noda provide? We asked a National League scout that has seen him throughout his career.

The Red Sox added some infield depth in the organization on Thursday, acquiring Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels.

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash. Noda had been designated for assignment by the Angels before the trade that gives the Red Sox another possible option at first base.