Red Sox Make Trade, Send Former Top Prospect to Chicago
Summary
The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Chris Murphy to the Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox will receive a catcher in return, though the exact player has not been named. This move is part of roster adjustments ahead of a deadline to protect minor league players.Key Facts
- The Red Sox traded Chris Murphy, a left-handed pitcher, to the Chicago White Sox.
- Boston is expected to receive a catcher in exchange, but the details are not yet revealed.
- Chris Murphy, aged 27, spent part of the 2025 season playing in both major and minor leagues.
- Murphy had a record of 4-2 with a 4.15 ERA in 43 games for the Red Sox from 2023 to 2025.
- Before this trade, Murphy was the No. 15 prospect in the Red Sox organization in 2023.
- The trade occurs before a deadline to protect minor league players in the Rule 5 draft.
- The Red Sox also traded pitcher Luis Guerrero to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier that day.
- Murphy was picked in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Red Sox.
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