Story by
Rex Sox acquire third baseman from A’s for minor league arm
- Story by
- Rex Sox acquire third baseman from A’s for minor league arm
Rex Sox acquire third baseman from A's for minor league arm appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
The Boston Red Sox added infield depth Tuesday by acquiring third baseman Brett Harris from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Ben Hansen.
Advertisement
Harris gives the Red Sox another third-base option as injuries have thinned their infield depth. The 28-year-old also offers flexibility with remaining minor league options, allowing Boston to use him immediately or option him to Worcester as needs change.
For the Athletics , the deal turned a roster crunch into a return. The A's designated Harris for assignment last Saturday, creating a short window to move him before potentially losing him on waivers.
MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported the trade on X, formerly Twitter, while crediting MassLive's Chris Cotillo for being on the story as well.
"The Red Sox are acquiring INF Brett Harris from the Athletics for RHP Ben Hansen, per source. @ChrisCotillo was on it."
The move did not cost the Red Sox a top prospect. Boston sent 24-year-old right-hander Ben Hansen, who had been pitching at High-A Greenville, to the A's for Harris, a 2021 seventh-round pick in the MLB Draft.
Advertisement
This price fits a team seeking practical help. The Red Sox sit last in the AL East at 37-47, though a 6-4 stretch over their last 10 games, including a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees , has kept some urgency around the 2026 season.
The right-handed-hitting infielder gives the Red Sox an immediate defensive layer without requiring a larger deadline swing. The Athletics, meanwhile, receive a developmental arm instead of risking a waiver loss. The move also gives Boston another controllable depth piece if injuries or matchups create pressure on the left side of the infield.
For the Red Sox, the trade works as a low-risk adjustment. Harris may not reshape the lineup, but he helps Boston cover a clear need with useful flexibility.
Related: Chad Tracy's 'biggest complaint' after Willson Contreras-Cade Cavalli incident
Related: MLB rumors: Braves predicted to be top trade suitor for Red Sox ace, even amid Tarik Skubal chase
