Red Sox Trade Tristan Gray to Minnesota Twins for Minor League Catcher

[Nick John]

In need of opening a 40-man roster spot to complete the signing of Ranger Suárez, the Boston Red Sox authored a trade with the Minnesota Twins per MassLive's Chris Cotillo and the Boston Globe's Alex Speier.

Being shipped from Boston to Minnesota was Tristan Gray, the utility infielder having previously been acquired in a trade on November 18. Gray, who has played 47 career major-league games, was viewed as potential utility depth by the organization thanks in part to his ability to play all infield positions.

In return, the Red Sox received minor-league catcher Nate Baez. Baez, a former 12th-round pick back in 2022 will turn 25 in mid-May. The young catcher made it to Double-A last season where he played in 51 games and hit .237/.297/.400 with eight doubles, four triples, five home runs, and 31 RBIs.

Baez is the sixth minor-league catcher that Craig Breslow had added to the organization as the team has overhauled their catching depth.

Fortunately for both Gray and Baez, neither will have many issues dealing with finding new housing for spring training, as both the Red Sox and Twins have their complexes in Fort Myers.

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[notin]

11 minutes ago, Nick John said:

 

Fortunately for both Gray and Baez, neither will have many issues dealing with finding new housing for spring training, as both the Red Sox and Twins have their complexes in Fort Myers.

 

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I can definitely sleep better now.  

[moonslav59]

Catching prospect Nate Baez is headed to Boston in exchange for Gray’s services,

[ashbury]

What was your favorite Tristan Gray moment with the Sox?

/obligatory

[moonslav59]

9 minutes ago, ashbury said:

What was your favorite Tristan Gray moment with the Sox?

/obligatory

Today's trade bringing us catcher depth.

2nd choice is a distant but thrilling presser when we signed him.

[mvp 78]

15 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

Today's trade bringing us catcher depth.

2nd choice is a distant but thrilling presser when we signed him.

I'm not sure it's even that. The guy is 25, has barely appeared in AA and has a 20 arm according to FanGraphs. They just dumped him for someone who can be a backup catcher in the org and to add a glove in ST. That's really pushing the definition of "depth." 

[notin]

2 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

I'm not sure it's even that. The guy is 25, has barely appeared in AA and has a 20 arm according to FanGraphs. They just dumped him for someone who can be a backup catcher in the org and to add a glove in ST. That's really pushing the definition of "depth." 

Stop!!! Please stop!!

You’re making me miss Tristan even more!!

[mvp 78]

20 minutes ago, notin said:

Stop!!! Please stop!!

You’re making me miss Tristan even more!!

Did you see him in that hat tho! 🤠

[moonslav59]

There must be at least 50 shades of Gray, as well as 50 ways to leave your borderliner.

[JoeBrady]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

They just dumped him for someone who can be a backup catcher

They needed a non-40 guy is all.  Most of these 'low-40' guys are interchangeable.

[moonslav59]

6 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

They needed a non-40 guy is all.  Most of these 'low-40' guys are interchangeable.

We've added a few catchers "down the line." That can't be a bad thing.

[notin]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

Did you see him in that hat tho! 🤠

Now you’re just rubbing it in …

[Behindenemylines]

On 1/21/2026 at 11:01 AM, moonslav59 said:

Catching prospect Nate Baez is headed to Boston in exchange for Gray’s services,

Tristen who, we hardly knew you. His place on the 40 man was redundant! Never really got that trade.

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, Behindenemylines said:

Tristen who, we hardly knew you. His place on the 40 man was redundant! Never really got that trade.

I think the idea was they were not bringing Guerrero back, and they felt he was the best return offered.