# Red Sox Trade 18-Year-Old Pitcher for Veteran

> Boston Red Sox send veteran Nate Eaton to Athletics for 18-year-old pitching prospect Jareth Rayo.
- Title: Red Sox Trade 18-Year-Old Pitcher for Veteran | Shortify
- Summary: Boston Red Sox send veteran Nate Eaton to Athletics for 18-year-old pitching prospect Jareth Rayo. Boston Red Sox traded minor league player Nate Eaton to…
- Keywords: boston red sox, oakland athletics, nate eaton, jareth rayo, mlb, pitching prospect, minor league deal, sports, Red, Sox, Trade, 18-Year-Old
- Source: Boston Red Sox On SI — https://si.com/mlb/red-sox/onsi/red-sox-athletics-trade-grades-boston-bets-on-18-year-old-hurler-pat3
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:10:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: boston red sox, oakland athletics, nate eaton, jareth rayo, mlb, pitching prospect, minor league deal, sports
## Red Sox Sign Nate Eaton
Boston Red Sox signed Nate Eaton to a minor league deal ahead of the 2025 season.
## Eaton's Success
Eaton played in 41 games in 2025 and 24 games in 2026, starting at least one playoff game each season.
## Trade Details
Red Sox send Nate Eaton to Athletics for 18-year-old pitching prospect Jareth Rayo.
## Red Sox Grade
Boston Red Sox, Grade: B.
## Roster Impact
Eaton deal reduces Boston's 40-man roster cuts from four to three spots.
## Rayo Profile
Rayo is 6'3" 195 pounds, debuted in 2026, pitched in Dominican Summer League.
## Athletics Grade
Athletics, Grade: A for getting a legit big leaguer in exchange for Eaton.
## Key takeaway

Boston Red Sox traded minor league player Nate Eaton to Oakland Athletics for 18-year-old pitcher Jareth Rayo.