Pirates Acquire Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Joe Vogatsky. Valdez, a left-handed hitter, played 76 games for the Red Sox last season, recording a .214 batting average with six home runs and 28 RBIs. He was previously designated for assignment by Boston after being part of the team for three seasons. The Red Sox, having recently made a major trade for pitcher Garrett Crochet, continue to reshape their roster, while the Pirates hope to develop Valdez into a productive player. Vogatsky, a 22-year-old right-hander, was selected in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft and adds depth to the Red Sox's pitching prospects. This trade may signal further negotiations between the two teams, particularly involving starting pitchers from the Pirates roster.