Red Sox Complete Priester Trade With Holobetz

The Boston Red Sox have finalized their April trade with the Milwaukee Brewers by acquiring 22-year-old right-handed pitcher John Holobetz, a 2024 fifth-round draft pick from Old Dominion University. Holobetz has impressed in his professional debut with Single-A Carolina, recording a 3.00 ERA, 31 strikeouts, and five walks over 24 innings, while limiting opponents to a .180 batting average. Alongside Holobetz, the Red Sox previously received outfielder Yophery Rodriguez and a Competitive Balance Round A pick in the 2025 draft in exchange for Quinn Priester. Priester has struggled in Milwaukee, posting a 5.79 ERA over 23 1/3 innings. Holobetz's future role with Boston, whether as a starter or reliever, remains undecided. The trade is now considered a strong move for the Red Sox with promising long-term implications.