Red Sox Finally Let Go of 29YO Star as They Make Their First Move in the Offseason

Nate Eaton, a 29-year-old outfielder and third baseman, batted .160 with one home run in 24 games, yet the Boston Red Sox moved him less than 24 hours after the World Series ended. The Athletics got the offseason’s first trade done. Boston confirmed it on X. The announcement itself was short and procedural. In a post on the club’s official X account, the Red Sox announced the trade with the following caption.