Overview
- Boston acquires RHP Johan Oviedo, LHP Tyler Samaniego and C Adonys Guzman for OF Jhostynxon Garcia and RHP Jesus Travieso, according to multiple reports.
- Oviedo, 27, returned in August from Tommy John surgery and a lat strain to post a 3.57 ERA over nine starts and he is under team control through 2027.
- Garcia, ranked No. 3 in Boston’s system and No. 85 overall by MLB Pipeline, hit .267 with 21 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A in 2025 and could step into Pittsburgh’s outfield.
- Samaniego arrives on Boston’s 40-man roster, and the Red Sox designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment to clear a spot before the Mets claimed him off waivers.
- The deal follows Boston’s trade for Sonny Gray and reflects a push to add immediate pitching depth by dealing from an outfield surplus.