“The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Matt McShane, according to sources familiar with the deal. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Murray wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Triston Casas knows the deal. The Boston Red Sox first baseman has been named in trade rumors throughout the offseason. There are conflicting reports on Boston's willingness to move Casas, but all indications are the Red Sox would move the 24-year-old in the right deal.

Red Sox 1B Triston Casas said he's received assurances from the Red Sox that they want him in Boston long-term. Read more on Boston.com.

Speculation surrounds the Toronto Blue Jays as MLB rumors suggest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a prospects deal. The Toronto Blue Jays are at a pivotal crossroads with their star first baseman,