BOSTON — The Red Sox traded infielder Pablo Reyes to the New York Mets for cash on Saturday.
Boston had designated Reyes for assignment on April 29 to make room on the roster for first baseman Garrett Cooper. Reyes, who played in 85 games for the Red Sox during the 2023-24 seasons, cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Worcester, where he played five games this month.
The 30-year-old, who was part of Boston’s 2024 Opening Day roster, hit .287 in 64 games (185 plate appearances) for the Red Sox in 2023. However, he struggled this season, batting .183 with a .234 on-base percentage, .217 slugging percentage, and .451 OPS, along with two doubles, four runs, five RBIs, three walks, and 19 strikeouts in 21 games (64 plate appearances).
Reyes started nine games at third base, four at second base, one at first base, and one at shortstop for the Red Sox this year.
In his five games for Worcester, he went 6-for-13 (.462 average) with one homer, four RBIs, four runs, four walks, three strikeouts, and three stolen bases.
