A week after Boston acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray in a deal with the Cardinals, Craig Breslow and the Red Sox were at it again on Thursday.

The Red Sox announced that they acquired pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pirates as part of a five-player swap.

Boston is trading outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and Single-A pitcher Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh as part of the deal. Along with Oviedo, the Red Sox also acquired minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego and Adonys Guzman from Pittsburgh in the deal.

Oviedo, 27, is an intriguing addition to Boston’s rotation, especially further down on the depth chart. An imposing presence on the mound at 6-foot-6 and and 275 pounds, Oviedo has dealt with some injuries over the last few years.

He missed all of the 2024 season following Tommy John surg

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