The Boston Red Sox today acquired left-handed pitcher Austin Davis from the Pittsburgh Pirates, in exchange for infielder/outfielder Michael Chavis.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement. 

Davis, 28, has made 65 major league relief appearances with the Philadelphia Phillies (2018-20) and Pirates (2020-21), posting a 5.65 ERA (45 ER/71.2 IP) with 78 strikeouts. This season, the left-hander has pitched in 10 games with Pittsburgh and in 13 at the minor league level, recording a 2.65 ERA (5 ER/17.0 IP), a 0.82 WHIP, and a .148 opponent batting average between Low-A Bradenton (two games) and Triple-A Indianapolis (11 games). Born in Scottsdale, AZ, Davis was selected by the Phillies in the 12th round of the 2014 June Draft. 

Chavis, 25, is batting .190 (15-for-79) with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, and six RBI in 31 games for the Red Sox this season, making 14 starts at second base and five at first base. Selected by Boston in the first round (26th overall) of the 2014 June Draft, he has played in 168 games with the club since making his major league debut in 2019. The Georgia native has hit .234 (134-for-572) with 25 home runs and 83 RBI for the Red Sox, making 69 starts at first base, 61 at second base, 11 in left field, and two at third base.