Boston, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the acquisition of minor league right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.
Vogatsky, 22, was selected by Pittsburgh in the 19th round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, the right-hander pitched at James Madison University for four seasons (2021-24), serving exclusively as a reliever during his junior and senior years. Over his final two seasons, he compiled a 7-3 record with 14 saves, a 3.43 ERA (30 ER/78.2 IP), and 84 strikeouts.
Valdez, 25, has a career Major League batting average of .235 (80-for-340) with 20 doubles and 12 home runs in 125 games, all played with Boston between 2023 and 2024.
BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (40)
Pitchers (24): Brayan Bello, Brennan Bernardino, Cam Booser, Aroldis Chapman, Kutter Crawford, Cooper Criswell, Garrett Crochet, Hunter Dobbins, Richard Fitts, Lucas Giolito, Luis Guerrero, Liam Hendriks, Tanner Houck, Zack Kelly, Chris Murphy, Zach Penrod, Luis Perales, Quinn Priester, Chase Shugart, Justin Slaten, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Wilson, Josh Winckowski
Catchers (2): Carlos Narvaez, Connor Wong
Infielders (5): Triston Casas, Rafael Devers, Vaughn Grissom, David Hamilton, Trevor Story
Outfielders (5): Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Jhostynxon Garcia, Rob Refsnyder, Masataka Yoshida
Infielder/Outfielders (4): Mickey Gasper, Romy Gonzalez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard
