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Red Sox send top prospect to Pirates for Johan Oviedo in five-player trade
- The Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo from the Pirates as part of a five-player trade to boost Boston's rotation.
- Boston sent Jhostynxon Garcia and Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh in exchange for Oviedo and two minor leaguers.
- Oviedo joined the Pirates in 2022 and became a solid starter for Pittsburgh.
- Garcia was ranked No. 3 among Red Sox prospects and No. 85 in MLB's top 100.
- Garcia earned the nickname 'The Password' and is viewed as a key return for Boston.
- The trade's status had not been made official at the time of reporting.
- Johan Oviedo posted a 3.57 ERA in 2025 over 40 1/3 innings with a fastball averaging 95.5 mph.
- The deal includes minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego and Adonys Guzman.
- The report cited the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey on Garcia’s trade value.
- The Red Sox aim to strengthen their rotation ahead of future seasons.
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