Overview
- The Red Sox completed the trade on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, sending right-handed pitching prospect Ben Hansen to the Oakland A’s in exchange for infielder Brett Harris.
- Boston cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating reliever Tommy Kahnle for assignment and has optioned Harris to Triple-A Worcester with his minor-league options intact.
- Harris, 28, has produced strong offense in Triple-A this year (.336/.441/.537 in reporting) but owns a .194/.307/.289 major-league line across parts of three seasons and is valued for his defense and ability to play multiple non-shortstop infield positions.
- Ben Hansen, 24, is a 6'6" right-hander drafted in 2024 who has shown high strikeout rates in High-A but uneven control and a mid-4.00s ERA, making him a lower-level pitching prospect for Oakland.
- The trade was a proactive roster move to secure corner-infield depth while Boston manages multiple injuries to its infield and the possible suspension of Willson Contreras, and it preserves the club’s ability to promote Harris quickly if needed.