In the 20+ years the Rays have been in existence, they have only been involved in one trade with the Boston Red Sox. It came back in 1999 and it may be the most inconsequential deal in either franchise’s history.
Julio Santana was in his third year in the majors and was just a few seasons removed from being a top 100 prospect while with the Texas Rangers. However, command issues plagued him throughout his career and during his sophomore season, the Rangers designated him for assignment in April of 1998, allowing the expansion Devil Rays to pick him up.