Shocking NEWS: Boston Red Sox have made surprising move by trading away utility player….

The Boston Red Sox have made a surprising move by trading away utility player Eddy Alvarez to the New York Mets. This trade, which occurred on Monday, involves the Red Sox receiving cash considerations in exchange for Alvarez, who had been performing well in the minor leagues.

– Player Traded: Eddy Alvarez
– New Team: New York Mets
– Compensation: Cash considerations
– Performance: In 114 games with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, Alvarez posted a batting average of .247, hit 18 home runs, and drove in 77 RBIs, along with an OPS of .811 [[1]](https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox-mets-pull-off-surprising-trade-involving-player-with-18-home-runs-pat3).

Background on Eddy Alvarez
– Career: Alvarez began his professional career with the Chicago White Sox in 2014 and made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Miami Marlins. He has played a total of 50 games in the majors across three seasons with the Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
– Recent Performance: This season, he showcased his versatility and power in the minors, contributing significantly to the WooSox with 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases [[1]](https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox-mets-pull-off-surprising-trade-involving-player-with-18-home-runs-pat3).

The trade marks a fresh start for Alvarez as he joins the Mets organization, although his specific role within the team remains uncertain.

Learn more:
1. [Red Sox, Mets Pull Off Surprising Trade Involving Player With 18 Home Runs](https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox-mets-pull-off-surprising-trade-involving-player-with-18-home-runs-pat3)
2. [Red Sox’ trade, then DFA ‘hurt’ Reese McGuire, caught clubhouse ‘off guard’ – masslive.com](https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/08/red-sox-trade-then-dfa-hurt-reese-mcguire-caught-clubhouse-off-guard.html)
3. [Tyler O’Neill & Red Sox Have “Mutual Interest” In Returning For 2025 – Boston Red Sox Free Agents & Trade Rumors – Talk Sox](https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-free-agents-trade-rumors/tyler-oneill-red-sox-have-mutual-interest-in-returning-for-2025-r17/)