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Red Sox deal Nate Eaton to Athletics in 1st trade of offseason
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The Boston Red Sox have made the first reported trade of the MLB offseason, sending outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics , according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale.
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The details of the deal remain limited, with no additional information available yet regarding Boston's return. More updates are expected as the transaction develops.
Eaton, a left fielder, has struggled to establish himself offensively during his major league career. Across 137 games, he has recorded a .221 batting average, three home runs, 23 RBIs, and 26 walks, along with a .601 OPS. Despite those numbers, he has accumulated 0.9 WAR during his time in the majors.
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The 2026 season was difficult for Eaton at the plate. He finished the year with a .160 batting average, one home run and six RBIs, limiting his offensive contributions for Boston.
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The trade gives Eaton an opportunity to continue his career with the Athletics, while the Red Sox have begun making moves as they prepare for the offseason. Until further details emerge, it remains unclear what Boston received in exchange for the outfielder.
With the first reported deal now on the board, additional moves could follow as teams begin reshaping their rosters ahead of the 2027 season.
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The Red Sox could be gearing up to trade Jarren Duran as well, as rumors surfaced ahead of the World Series that it became a possibility. Duran will be "widely expected" to be available this winter. The Red Sox have a great team, but they don't have the depth to get past the AL Wild Card. Maybe that will change in 2027.
