“The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Matt McShane, according to sources familiar with the deal. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Murray wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

The Boston Red Sox had a big need for bullpen help this offseason, and while they've added a few pieces, they've yet to add a lock-down closer to really separate their relief options from the rest of the pack.

One of the Boston Red Sox's most consistent pitchers over the last four seasons is predicted to leave for a division rival.