Red Sox trade INF C.J. Chatham to Philadelphia Phillies

January 18th, 2021

BOSTON, MA —The Boston Red Sox today traded infielder C.J. Chatham to the Philadelphia Phillies, in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 39.

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Chatham, 26, was selected by the Red Sox in the second round of the 2016 June Draft. In 266 career minor league games, he has hit .298 (305-for-1,024) with 14 home runs and a .739 OPS. Chatham reached the Triple-A level for the first time in 2019, appearing in 20 games with Pawtucket and batting .302 (26-for-86) with two home runs. He spent the 2020 season at the Red Sox’ Alternate Training Site in Pawtucket, RI.

BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (39)

PITCHERS (22): Matt Andriese, Matt Barnes, Eduard Bazardo, Ryan Brasier, Colten Brewer, Austin Brice, Nathan Eovaldi, Jay Groome, Darwinzon Hernandez, Tanner Houck, Bryan Mata, Chris Mazza, Joel Payamps, Nick Pivetta, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Sale, Connor Seabold, Jeffrey Springs, Josh Taylor, Phillips Valdez, Marcus Walden, Garrett Whitlock

CATCHERS (3): Kevin Plawecki, Christian Vázquez, Connor Wong

INFIELDERS (8): Jonathan Araúz, Christian Arroyo, Xander Bogaerts, Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec, Rafael Devers, Dustin Pedroia, Hudson Potts

OUTFIELDERS (6): Andrew Benintendi, J.D. Martinez, Hunter Renfroe, Jeisson Rosario, Alex Verdugo, Marcus Wilson