Red Sox finalize Jahmai Jones deal with minor league pitcher

The Boston Red Sox have officially completed a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending left-handed pitching prospect Jojo Ingrassia to Detroit. Ingrassia was the player to be named later in a deal struck on July 14, which brought outfielder Jahmai Jones to Fenway Park. The Red Sox had acquired Jones, who was designated for assignment by Detroit on July 9, for a low-minor league arm.

Jahmai Jones had a successful stint with the Tigers in the previous year but struggled offensively this season before his designation. Upon joining Boston, Jones, who was out of options, has performed exceptionally well in his last 15 games, boasting a .385 batting average and a 1.000 slugging percentage. His season statistics across both teams are now .167 with four home runs and 12 RBIs.

Jojo Ingrassia, a 24-year-old High-A starter, was drafted by the Red Sox in the 14th round of the 2023 draft. He posted a 3.27 ERA with a high strikeout rate for Greenville this season, showcasing a fastball that reaches 95 mph. Despite some challenges, evaluators project him as a potential middle-relief pitcher. For Detroit, he represents a low-cost prospect within a system that has seen its ace become a major trade chip.