The Chicago White Sox bolstered their rebuilding roster on Tuesday, acquiring left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy in a trade with the Boston Red Sox . In exchange, catching prospect Ronny Hernandez heads to Boston. It’s another step in the team’s ongoing effort to build a younger, controllable pitching core for the future.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was first to report the deal on X, formerly, Twitter, noting the move without yet revealing the return.

“The Boston Red Sox trade LHP Chris Murphy to the Chicago White Sox.”

The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli followed soon after on the platform as well, confirming the details and identifying who the Red Sox would receive in the mid-November MLB offseason trade. Article Continues Below

“Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy is being traded to the

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