The Boston Red Sox made another notable trade Thursday night, reportedly acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player deal.
According to multiple reports, the Red Sox shipped outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and minor-league righty Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh. Two minor leaguers -- left-hander Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman -- will head to Boston with Oviedo. Right-hander Cooper Criswell was designated for assignment to make room for Oviedo on the 40-man roster.
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Oviedo, who's under team control through 2027, posted a 3.57 ERA over nine starts (40.1 innings) with the Pirates last season. The 27-year-old missed most of the year after recovering from Tommy John surger

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