The Rays have traded former highly regarded catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez to the Boston Red Sox for two relievers. Tampa Bay will include switch-hitting utility prospect Nick Sogard, who was drafted in 2019, and receive cash from Boston to balance the deal.
Hernandez was promoted to the Rays taxi squad during the 2020 season but was never trusted by the organization to take on catching duties at the major league level, despite clear opportunities the prior two seasons.
The key return for the Rays is 28-year old LHP Jeffrey Springs, who has three seasons of major league experience, primarily out of the bullpen.