“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.

One of the Boston Red Sox's most consistent pitchers over the last four seasons is predicted to leave for a division rival.

In the next month, the Boston Red Sox will get an opportunity to see some of their best young players competing for spots and opportunities on the major league roster at their Spring Training complex in Fort Myers,