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The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant move by sending right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Boston Red Sox, in a trade initially reported by Jeff Passan (ESPN) on the social media platform X and later confirmed by multiple sources, including journalist Francys Romero.
In exchange, Pittsburgh receives Venezuelan outfielder Jhostynxon García, one of the young prospects from Boston's system, Romero stated on Facebook.
With this move, Oviedo concludes a four-season cycle in Pittsburgh, where he demonstrated flashes of potential and established himself as a valuable starter. He will now join a team with aspirations to compete immediately in the American League.
A change with more pieces in both directions
The agreement was not simply one player for another: both organizations exchanged a broader package of prospects and young talent.
The Boston Red Sox welcome: Johan Oviedo (RHP), Tyler Samaniego (LHP), and Adonys Guzman ©, while the Pittsburgh Pirates receive Jhostynxon García (OF, Venezuela) and Jesús Travieso (RHP).
With these additions, Boston strengthens both its rotation and bullpen depth, while also adding a developing catcher. Pittsburgh, for its part, continues to accumulate young talent, in line with its rebuilding and long-term development strategy.
Oviedo joins a contender team
After years of ups and downs and steady progress, Oviedo finally lands on a team with immediate potential. The Red Sox see in him a pitcher with room for growth, capable of providing quality innings in a highly competitive division.
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