The Red Sox on Tuesday acquired minor league catcher George Kottaras from San Diego to complete the trade that sent pitcher David Wells to the Padres.

Kottaras, 23, was added to the 40-man roster and assigned to Double-A Portland, where he will play for the Sea Dogs in the upcoming Eastern League playoffs, the Red Sox announced.

Boston also recalled left-hander Kason Gabbard and right-hander Craig Hansen from Triple-A Pawtucket. Gabbard, 0-3, 6.35 ERA in four appearances for Boston this season, was scheduled to start Tuesday night’s game against the White Sox.

The Red Sox designated right-hander Jermaine Van Buren for assignment to make room for Kottaras on the 40-man roster.

Kottaras has combined for a .255 batting average with 10 homers and 50 RBI in 111 games at Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Portland this season.

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