The Boston Red Sox have traded former top prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants, a move that comes as the team remains active ahead of the trade deadline.
Mayer failed to establish himself in the majors, but he is still considered young. The deal gives the Giants another promising player as they continue to sell off pieces.
The Red Sox are also close to completing a significant trade for a catcher who had been a target of the New York Yankees, according to reports. In addition, an insider said the Red Sox still have time to make further moves, including a possible trade involving George Springer.
In a separate deal, the San Diego Padres acquired starting pitcher Robbie Ray from the Giants in a trade that bolsters their rotation. Ray has quietly been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball over the last two months. The Giants, in exchange, added upside as their selloff continues.