The Red Sox acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Schwarber in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Thursday, per a release from the team.
In exchange for Schwarber, the Red Sox sent right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez to Washington.
Schwarber has never played first base in the majors — the Red Sox’s major area of need — but he brings a lot of power to the lineup wherever he slots in.
Schwarber suffered a hamstring injury in early July and has not yet returned, but local reporters noted him working out in recent weeks.