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Red Sox Trade Luis Guerrero to Rays for Tristan Gray, Designate Nathaniel Lowe

The moves clear 40-man roster space ahead of the Rule 5 protection deadline.

Overview

  • Boston acquired infielder Tristan Gray from Tampa Bay and sent right-hander Luis Guerrero the other way in a swap announced Tuesday.
  • To add Gray to the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment.
  • Lowe’s DFA follows projections of an arbitration salary around $13–13.5 million after he hit .280 with a .790 OPS in 34 games for Boston in 2025.
  • Gray, a left-handed, multi-position infielder with a remaining option, provides depth after appearing at all four infield spots for the Rays this year.
  • Guerrero had been designated for assignment earlier this month and cleared waivers, and he now joins Tampa Bay as a live-armed reliever with recent elbow and command concerns.