Overview

• Enmanuel Valdez, a 25-year-old utility player, joins the Pittsburgh Pirates after being traded by the Boston Red Sox.
• Valdez, who primarily plays second base, batted .214 with six home runs and 28 RBIs in 65 games during the 2024 MLB season.
• The Red Sox designated Valdez for assignment earlier this week following their acquisition of pitcher Garrett Crochet from the White Sox.
• In exchange, the Pirates sent 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky, a 19th-round pick from the 2024 MLB draft, to Boston.
• The trade reflects roster adjustments by both teams, with Valdez adding depth to Pittsburgh’s infield options and Vogatsky bolstering Boston’s pitching prospects.