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Red Sox Trade Eaton to A's for Prospect
30 Oct
Summary
- Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics.
- Minor league pitcher Jareth Rayo was acquired in the deal.
- Eaton played 24 games for the Red Sox this season.
The Boston Red Sox have kicked off their MLB offseason with their first trade, sending outfielder Nate Eaton to the Oakland Athletics. In exchange for Eaton, the Red Sox acquired 18-year-old minor league pitcher Jareth Rayo.
This trade is somewhat unexpected as Eaton had not been a frequent subject of trade rumors. The 29-year-old outfielder may find more consistent playing time with the Athletics, given their roster size compared to the Red Sox. Eaton's versatility in playing multiple positions could make him a valuable utility player for Oakland.
During the recent season, Eaton played in 24 games for the Red Sox, hitting one home run with six RBIs and a .160 batting average. In 2025, he had a .296 batting average with one home run and four RBIs in 41 games for Boston.
Rayo, a 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher, is an addition to the Red Sox's prospect pool. He participated in 11 minor league games for the Dominican Summer League Athletics this year, finishing with a 1-1 record and a 5.50 ERA.
