Giants trade C Blake Sabol to Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for space in the international bonus pool.

In a corresponding move, the Red Sox designated rookie right-hander Chase Shugart for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Sabol, 27, hit 10 for 32 (.313) in 11 games with the Giants last season, starting seven games as catcher. Sabol had a .235 batting average with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs in 2023, splitting time between catcher and outfield.

The Giants designated Sabol for assignment last week.

Shugart, 28, made his debut in the major leagues on August 14, 2024. He did not have a decision in six relief appearances, allowing four runs in 8 2/3 innings for a 4.15 ERA. He also had three walks and eight strikeouts.

The Red Sox drafted Shugart in the 12th round of the 2018 MLB Draft from the University of Texas.