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Red Sox Trade Mayer, Gutierrez to Giants for Erik Miller

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Red Sox dealt Marcelo Mayer and Carlos Gutierrez to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Erik Miller.
Mayer, who hit .223/.278/.346 with seven homers, has been on the list since June 25 with a left-forearm injury.
Miller posted a 2.76 ERA, a 2-0 record in 32.2 innings and remains under Red Sox control through 2029.
The Giants added Mayer to fill a second-base need, with the trade awaiting physicals.

History

Historical Context

On August 30 1990 the Boston Red Sox sent prospect Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for reliever Larry Andersen, a deal later labeled one of baseball’s most lopsided. Bagwell went on to hit 449 home runs and enter the Hall of Fame. The 2024 trade of prospects Marcelo Mayer and Carlos Gutierrez to the San Francisco Giants for Erik Miller mirrors that same bullpen-for-young-talent gamble.

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Story summary

Red Sox dealt Marcelo Mayer and Carlos Gutierrez to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Erik Miller.
Mayer, who hit .223/.278/.346 with seven homers, has been on the list since June 25 with a left-forearm injury.
Miller posted a 2.76 ERA, a 2-0 record in 32.2 innings and remains under Red Sox control through 2029.
The Giants added Mayer to fill a second-base need, with the trade awaiting physicals.

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