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Red Sox Land Johan Oviedo From Pirates in Five-Player Trade

The deal swaps Boston’s surplus outfield talent for club-controlled pitching to address needs on both rosters.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Johan Oviedo #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Sep 28, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo (24) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an rbi single during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on September 26, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Boston acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo, lefty Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman, while Pittsburgh received outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and right-hander Jesus Travieso.
  • Oviedo, 27, is under team control through 2027 and returned from Tommy John surgery to post a 3.57 ERA over nine starts in 2025 after a lat strain delayed his season.
  • The move continues Boston’s rotation revamp days after adding Sonny Gray, bolstering depth with a high-upside arm who has struggled with walks and injuries.
  • As a 40-man consequence, the Red Sox designated Cooper Criswell for assignment, and the Mets subsequently claimed the right-hander off waivers.
  • Pittsburgh adds a top-100 prospect in Garcia, who projects for an everyday opportunity as the club prioritizes offensive improvement before the Winter Meetings.