BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky from the Pittsburgh Pirates, in exchange for infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.

Vogatsky, 22, was selected by Pittsburgh in the 19^th round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, the right-hander pitched at James Madison University for four seasons (2021-24), including exclusively out of the bullpen as a junior and senior. In his final two seasons, he was a combined 7-3 with 14 saves, a 3.43 ERA (30 ER/78.2 IP), and 84 strikeouts.

Valdez, 25, has hit .235 (80-for-340) with 20 doubles and 12 home runs in 125 career Major League games, all with Boston (2023-24).

BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (40)

Pitchers (24): Brayan Bello, Brennan Bernardino, Cam Booser, Aroldis Chapman, Kutter Crawford, Cooper Criswell, Garrett Crochet, Hunter Dobbins, Richard Fitts, Lucas Giolito, Luis Guerrero, Liam Hendriks, Tanner Houck, Zack Kelly, Chris Murphy, Zach Penrod, Luis Perales, Quinn Priester, Chase Shugart, Justin Slaten, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Wilson, Josh Winckowski

Catchers (2): Carlos Narvaez, Connor Wong

Infielders (5): Triston Casas, Rafael Devers, Vaughn Grissom, David Hamilton, Trevor Story

Outfielders (5): Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Jhostynxon Garcia, Rob Refsnyder, Masataka Yoshida

Infielder/Outfielders (4): Mickey Gasper, Romy Gonzalez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard