Fansided · Feb 1
Red Sox finally dump bad contract in White Sox trade that changes the roster
Aug 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (46) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesWith days before spring training, the Boston Red Sox made yet another trade. It does not bring an infielder to Boston to complete the roster, but it sets the Red Sox up to make that final move.
The Red Sox traded reliever Jordan Hicks and top pitching prospect David Sandlin to the Chicago White Sox for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The trade was first reported by MLB insider Jeff Passan and Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported Boston's return.
