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Red Sox Trade .601 OPS Outfielder to Athletics for Minor League Pitcher
- On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Jareth Rayo, marking the first transaction of the 2026 MLB offseason.
- Athletics president of baseball operations Taylor Smith made this his first acquisition after recently serving as an assistant general manager under Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
- The 29-year-old Eaton, a four-year MLB veteran, appeared in 24 games for Boston this past season, batting.160 with one home run and six RBI while providing defensive versatility.
- Coming to Boston is 18-year-old right-hander Rayo, who posted a 5.50 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 36 innings pitching in the 2026 Dominican Summer League.
- Boston initiated the move to clear space on their 40-man roster, while Rayo joins the organization after signing for a $70,000 bonus during the 2024-25 international signing period.
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