Red Sox Send Eduardo Rivera to Cardinals, Pick Up DSL Prospect In Return

[Nick John]

One day after being designated for assignment, Eduardo Rivera has found a new team as Craig Breslow traded him to the St. Louis Cardinals. The trade was first reported by SoxProspects’ Andrew Parker

With the organization needing to get their 40-man roster down to 40-active players, Rivera was a casualty of the numbers crunch. It had been reported that the Red Sox were trying to trade him previously but with the roster deadline approaching and no takers, he was DFA'd instead. Now, he’s on his way to St. Louis.

Rivera, who joined the organization as a minor-league free agent after being released by the Athletics in 2024, rose through the system and made his major-league debut in 2026. The left-hander made four appearances in Boston, going 0-1 with a 6.30 ERA in 10 innings. 

His season came to a conclusion when he was placed on the 60-Day injured list on September 1.

In return the Red Sox are receiving 18 year old right-handed pitcher Juan García. García made 11 starts in the DSL where he pitched 43 innings and recorded a 4.40 ERA while striking out 39 batters. 

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[moonslav59]

Another roster slot cleared.

I wasn't concerned about the 40 man squeeze, but the 26 has some players out of options  issues and bottlenecks.

Expect Burgos and a few others to go, soon.

I'm thinking Duran goes, too.

 

[mvp 78]

15 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

I'm thinking Duran goes, too.

 

Yeah, right. 

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

Yeah, right. 

If I just keep saying it, someday I'll get it right. 

$11M is too much for a .650 batter.

[Larry Cook]

6 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

If I just keep saying it, someday I'll get it right. 

$11M is too much for a .650 batter.

Do the Sox non tender him???

[moonslav59]

11 minutes ago, Larry Cook said:

Do the Sox non tender him???

I doubt it, because I think some team would give us a decent singla A player for him, but if no GM wants him, I'd non tender.

[Hitch]

Surprised  Rivera is one of the guys that made way, but you never know what's going on behind the scenes with make up etc.  

Glad we're getting pieces back (even lotto's) than just losing them.

[mvp 78]

15 hours ago, Larry Cook said:

Do the Sox non tender him???

Almost zero chance. There is always a lot of talk about nontendering players, but it is rare that a guy gets nontendered, especially a vet like Duran. 

[mvp 78]

1 hour ago, Hitch said:

Surprised  Rivera is one of the guys that made way, but you never know what's going on behind the scenes with make up etc.  

Glad we're getting pieces back (even lotto's) than just losing them.

Rivera was injured and also placed on the restricted list by the team (not specified why). There's questions about his conditioning and he's only 23. 

[Hitch]

21 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

Rivera was injured and also placed on the restricted list by the team (not specified why). There's questions about his conditioning and he's only 23. 

Well that makes sense. It had to be something outside talent.