Red Sox kick off offseason by trading Nate Eaton to A’s amid roster crunch

The Red Sox need to clear three more spots on the 40-man roster before Monday.

By Conor Ryan · Boston.com

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:53 PM

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The Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics for 18-year-old pitcher Jareth Rayo in a permanent deal.
Boston made the trade to help clear space on their 40-man roster for players returning from the 60-day injured list.
The Red Sox still need to clear three more 40-man roster spots ahead of Monday's deadline.

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The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics in exchange for 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Jareth Rayo. The permanent transfer occurred on October 29, 2026, marking the start of Boston's offseason business under Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow just one day after the conclusion of the World Series.

The trade was prompted by a 40-man roster crunch, with Boston needing to reinstate seven players from the 60-day injured list. Trading Eaton frees up room alongside outgoing free agents, though the Red Sox still must clear three additional 40-man roster spots before Monday's deadline.

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