Boston Red Sox Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher Ryan Watson from Athletics

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Boston Sends Minor League Infielder/Outfielder Justin Riemer to Athletics

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BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Ryan Watson from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Justin Riemer and cash considerations. With the move, Boston’s 40-man roster remains at 40 players.

Watson, 28, was selected earlier today by Oakland from the San Francisco Giants in the Rule 5 Draft. He spent the 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento, posting a 4.26 ERA (24 ER/50.2 IP) with 64 strikeouts across 46 appearances, averaging 11.37 strikeouts per nine innings. Originally signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an undrafted free agent in 2020, the Alabama native owns a 4.14 ERA (159 ER/345.1 IP) over 157 career minor league games (34 starts) in the Baltimore and San Francisco systems.

Riemer, 23, was drafted by Boston in the fourth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. The right-handed hitter has appeared in 120 career minor league games, batting .239 (84-for-352) with 25 RBI, 98 walks, and a .705 OPS.

Boston Red Sox 40-Man Roster (40)

  • Pitchers (24): Brayan Bello, Aroldis Chapman, Kutter Crawford, Garrett Crochet, Hunter Dobbins, Shane Drohan, Connelly Early, Sonny Gray, Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, Tanner Houck, Zack Kelly, Jovani Morán, Johan Oviedo, Luis Perales, Tyler Samaniego, David Sandlin, Patrick Sandoval, Justin Slaten, Payton Tolle, Tyler Uberstine, Ryan Watson, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock
  • Catchers (2): Carlos Narváez, Connor Wong
  • Infielders (5): Triston Casas, Tristan Gray, David Hamilton, Marcelo Mayer, Trevor Story
  • Outfielders (4): Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida
  • Infielder/Outfielders (5): Kristian Campbell, Nate Eaton, Romy Gonzalez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard
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