The Pirates have acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky.
Valdez, 25, was a member of Boston's opening day roster in 2024 and made 65 appearances (56 starts) at second base, three appearances (one start) at third base and one appearance in left field. Valdez slashed .214/.270/.363 with a .633 OPS, 12 doubles, six home runs, 28 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 76 games with the Red Sox. He was a .233/.330/.446 hitter through 50 games at Class AAA Worcester.
Vogatsky, 22, was picked in the 19th round of the MLB Draft this year.
There are now 37 players on the 40-man roster.
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Pirates acquire Valdez from Red Sox
The Pirates have acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky.
Valdez, 25, was a member of Boston's opening day roster in 2024 and made 65 appearances (56 starts) at second base, three appearances (one start) at third base and one appearance in left field. Valdez slashed .214/.270/.363 with a .633 OPS, 12 doubles, six home runs, 28 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 76 games with the Red Sox. He was a .233/.330/.446 hitter through 50 games at Class AAA Worcester.
Vogatsky, 22, was picked in the 19th round of the MLB Draft this year.
There are now 37 players on the 40-man roster.
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