BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Watson from the Athletics, in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Justin Riemer and cash considerations. Boston's 40-man roster is now at 40.
Watson, 28, was selected by the Athletics from the San Francisco Giants in the Rule 5 Draft today, after posting a 4.26 ERA (24 ER/50.2 IP) and 11.37 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (64 strikeouts) during 2025 in 46 games with Triple-A Sacramento. 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) in 157 career minor league games (34 starts) in the Baltimore and San Francisco organizations.
Riemer, 23, was selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. The right-handed hitter has batted .239 (84-for-352) with 25 RBI, 98 walks, and a .705 OPS in 120 career minor league games with Boston.
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