A's Make Trade Official

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics have acquired outfielder Nate Eaton from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Jareth Rayo, the club announced today. Additionally, six players have cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. 

Eaton, 29, was originally drafted by Kansas City in the 21st round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Virginia Military Institute. In parts of four Major League seasons, he is batting .221 with a .294 on-base percentage and a .307 slugging percentage in 137 games. He was signed as a free agent by the Red Sox in November 2024 and batted .244 with a .665 OPS in two seasons with Boston. 

Rayo, 18, was born in Nicaragua and was signed by the A’s in October 2025. He is 1-1 with a 5.50 ERA in 11 appearances, nine starts, with the DSL Athletics. He struck out 36 and walked 20 over 36.0 innings in 2026.