Red Sox trade outfielder Nate Eaton to Athletics in MLB offseason's first deal
The gist
The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics for 18-year-old pitcher Jareth Rayo.
The deal opens the MLB offseason and clears a 40-man roster spot for Boston.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026The Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, the first trade of the MLB offseason, first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
- Oct 29, 2026Boston's return was 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Jareth Rayo, per a source confirmed Thursday.
- Oct 29, 2026The move cleared a spot on Boston's 40-man roster ahead of an expected roster crunch, with the Red Sox tasked with clearing four spots before Monday.