Red Sox Trade OF Nate Eaton to Athletics
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Jareth Rayo.
Eaton, 29, played in 24 games for Boston this season, making six starts in left field, six starts in center field, and three starts in right field. The right-handed hitter also played in 84 games for Triple-A Worcester, hitting .253 (79-for-312) with 58 runs scored, 16 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 44 RBI, 37 walks, and 18 stolen bases. Originally selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 21st round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, the Virginia native has hit .221 (64-for-290) with three home runs and 23 RBI in 137 career Major League games for the Royals (2022-23) and Red Sox (2025-26).
Rayo, 18, made his professional debut in 2026, pitching in 11 games (nine starts) for the Dominican Summer League Athletics and recording a 5.50 ERA (22 ER/36.0 IP) with 36 strikeouts. The Nicaragua native was signed by the Athletics as an international free agent on October 2, 2025.