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Red Sox Deal Rivera to Cardinals
4 Nov
Summary
- Red Sox traded pitcher Eduardo Rivera to Cardinals.
- Rivera pitched 3 ⅔ scoreless innings vs. Mets.
- García signed with St. Louis as an international free agent.
The Boston Red Sox have completed a trade, sending left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera to the St. Louis Cardinals. In exchange, the Red Sox acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Juan García. Rivera, 23, was designated for assignment earlier this week to make roster space.
Rivera made four appearances for the Red Sox this season, including a spot start where he delivered 3 ⅔ scoreless innings against the Mets. He also achieved a scoreless outing in his MLB debut against the Yankees. His fastball velocity averages 95.3 mph.
García, an 18-year-old international free agent from Mexico, signed with the Cardinals in January 2025. He pitched in 11 games for the Dominican Summer League Cardinals in 2026, posting a 4.40 ERA over 43 innings with 39 strikeouts.
