The New York Yankees have changed reliever Adam Ottavino to the Boston Red Sox.
Trade is the first deal between AL East rivals since Stephen Drew and Kelly Johnson came out in 2014.
In addition to Ottavino, the Yankees announced they would send RHP Frank German to Boston, with a source telling ESPN’s Buster Olney that $ 850,000 is also going to the Red Sox. Boston, in return, will send a player to be named later or cash considerations to New York.
Ottavino signed a three-year, $ 27 million contract with the Yankees before the 2019 season.
He proved to be a key part of the New York tournament final in 2019, with an effectiveness of 1.90 in 73 appearances that season. Still, 2020 turned out to be a challenge for Ottavino, as he had an ERA of 5.89 and made three saves in 24 appearances.
The right-hander will always occupy a place in the Yankees tradition, as he was the first player in the franchise’s history to carry the number 0.