The Boston Red Sox reportedly completed an incredibly interesting trade on Thursday.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the club had acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo , left-hander Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman in exchange for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and right-hander Jesus Travieso in a multi-player deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

It’s not as simple as that, though…

Oviedo and Samaniego both need to be added to the 40-man roster, while only one spot opened up with the departure of Garcia — which reportedly prompted another move in order to push things across the finish line.

The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier quickly reported that right-hander Cooper Criswell was designated for assignment by Boston.

Criswell, 29, will take home $800,000 after being cut loose, as he s

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