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Infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez acquired by Pirates from Red Sox for right-hander Joe Vogatsky

Infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez has been acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Boston Red Sox for minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates acquire IF/OF Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday for minor league pitching prospect Jo...

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates acquire utility man Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox The Pirates have acquired Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Joe Vogatsky, the club anno...

6 DAYS AGO • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Shipped to Pittsburgh The Red Sox traded Valdez to the Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky.

Impact Valdez was DFA'd by Boston on Wednesday, but he'll get a fresh start in the Pirates organization. Valdez slashed .214/.270/.363 with six home runs in 223 plate appearances in 2024 while primarily playing second base.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Boston The Red Sox designated Valdez for assignment Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Following the acquisition of Carlos Narvaez from the Yankees, Valdez will end up as the odd man out of a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. The 25-year-old utility man slashed just .214/.270/.363 in 223 big-league plate appearances last season, though his defensive versatility could prompt another team to take him in off waivers.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to lose work Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Sogard had started in three of the last four games, but his opportunities are expected to become more scarce moving forward after Trevor Story returned from the 60-day injured list Sunday. With Story taking back over as the Red Sox's everyday shortstop, Ceddanne Rafaela will likely play ahead of Valdez at second base.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's diving stop | 09/08/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a diving stop at second base to limit the damage in the top of the 6th inning

SEPTEMBER 8 • MLB.COM

Scores winning run Friday Valdez started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Valdez walked and scored the winning run on Ceddanne Rafaela's home run in the seventh inning. Valdez, who's started three of the last four games, may be losing opportunities going forward. The Red Sox plan to reinstate Trevor Story (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, which means he'll start at shortstop and Rafaela will move to second base.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez sliding stop | 09/02/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a sliding stop to end the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's great off-balance throw | 09/02/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a great off-balance throw to record the first out in the bottom of the 3rd inning

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Gets called up The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact He'll be one of two September call-ups for Boston, with right-handed reliever Chase Shugart also getting moved up from Triple-A. Over his 189 plate appearances at the big-league level this season, Valdez has slashed .224/.282/.400 with six home runs and one stolen base. Though he's not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Valdez could push for playing time in the middle infield while David Hamilton (finger) is on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets called up The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up Sunday The Red Sox are expected to recall Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rosters expand to 28 players Sunday, and Boston is slated to add Valdez and right-hander Chase Shugart. Valdez has appeared in 60 major-league games this season, posting a .224/.282/.400 slash line with six home runs and 27 RBI across 189 plate appearances. His addition to the expanded roster boosts the team's infield depth with David Hamilton going on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left index finger fracture.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up Sunday The Red Sox are expected to call up Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rosters expand to 28 players Sunday, and Boston are slated to add Valdez and right-hander Chase Shugart. Valdez has appeared in 60 major-league games this season, posting a .224/.282/.400 slash line with six home runs and 27 RBI across 189 plate appearances. His addition to the expanded roster is timely, due to David Hamilton going on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left index finger fracture.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez had received just one start and six plate appearances after being recalled a week ago. He'll receive more regular playing time back at Worcester.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's RBI double | 08/12/2024 Enmanuel Valdez hits a ground-rule double to right-center field in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Romy Gonzalez to tie the game at 4

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Rejoins big club The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is back in the big leagues as Tyler O'Neill (illness/leg) lands on the injured list. Boston's infield is currently in good health, so Valdez is unlikely to see much action while in the majors.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Defense is the focus for Enmanuel Valdez after his option to Worcester The infielder turned it around offensively in his latest stint with the Red Sox, but the team wants to see him work on his defense while in...

JULY 10 • MASSLIVE.COM

Sent down to minors The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez had been seeing a good number of reps at second base, but the Red Sox have elected to replace him with the more versatile and right-handed hitting Jamie Westbrook. With Valdez now in the minors, David Hamilton's playing time should be on the upswing.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's RBI single | 07/04/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 4 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's RBI single | 07/04/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 4 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez secures final out | 07/02/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Duran and Valdez homer, Bello gets win as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-3 to complete sweep

Jarren Duran and Enmanuel Valdez hit solo home runs, Brayan Bello pitched six innings to snap a three-start winless streak, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 to...

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting day off versus lefty Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Valdez will get the night off while the Blue Jays bring southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the bump. The freshly activated Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) will get the start at second base in place of Valdez.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's RBI double | 06/14/2024 Enmanuel Valdez drills an RBI double to center field to cut the Red Sox's deficit to 3-1 in the 4th inning

JUNE 15 • MLB.COM

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Infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez acquired by Pirates from Red Sox for right-hander Joe Vogatsky

Duran and Valdez homer, Bello gets win as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-3 to complete sweep