Red Sox acquire outfielder Jahmai Jones from Tigers

sportsJul 14, 20261784

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later and optioned third baseman Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester on July 14. Jones, who was designated for assignment by Detroit on July 9, struggled in 2026 with a .137/.219/.221 line in 105 plate appearances but provides a right-handed corner outfield and DH option as the Red Sox pursue upgrades under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. Eaton was officially optioned after appearing in 14 games for Boston this season, recording four hits in 32 at bats for a .125 average, one home run, five RBI and two stolen bases. Eaton was recalled to the majors on June 8, served a two-game suspension in early July, and had previously been optioned on April 30, marking his second demotion this year. The move shifts Boston’s roster mix toward added right-handed outfield depth while removing Eaton from the club’s everyday lineup and sending him back to Triple-A Worcester.

Alex Speier

@alexspeier.bsky.social

Per source, the Red Sox are acquiring Jahmai Jones (recently DFA’d) from the Tigers for a PTBNL. After an excellent 2025, Jones struggles to a .137/.219/.221 line in 105 PAs for Detroit this year, but he gives the Sox RH corner OF depth.

417h ago

Alex Speier13

Last year, Jones hit .287/.387/.550 in 150 PAs for the Tigers, almost all against lefties. For a team that’s struggled against lefties, there’s obviously intrigue about whether they can help him restore that production.

Mark3

Now we’ve got two Jahmais!

Tom (Red Sox fan)2

Finally, another RH power bat, on-base machine to complement Willson Contreras

HardCap2

Craig breslow trading for the 2nd worse hitting outfielder in the mlb whole also having the 1st worse hitting outfielder in the mlb

josh 🍉1

i hope he can remember how to hit a breaking ball bc he seems like a good dude that id really like to see return to form

Paul No1

In the words of the great Dave O'Hara, print those tickets! /s

Jen McCaffrey

@jcmccaffrey.bsky.social

Red Sox announced they acquired OF/DH Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers, in exchange for a player to be named later and optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester. Jones had recently been DFAd and was hitting .137 for the Tigers in 105 PAs.

146h ago

soxinmi.bsky.social1

Why would you send down Eaton for this guy? This is what scares me about trusting CB to make the right decisions at the deadline to either add or subtract.

bsox72.bsky.social

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Pedro Martinez at Fenway Park shortly after the Red Sox acquired him in November 1997.

86h ago

Detroit Tigers (Unoffical)

@nottigers.bsky.social

[PR] The Tigers have traded OF Jahmai Jones to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named. #DNMW #RepDetroit

66h ago

Red Sox Nation Stats

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#RedSox acquire outfielder/designated hitter Jahmai Jones from #Tigers in exchange for a player to be named later. For room on the roster, BOS options infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester.

46h ago

Mac Cerullo

@maccerullo.bsky.social

Source confirms @alexspeier.bsky.social's report that the Red Sox have acquired OF Jahmai Jones from the Tigers for a PTBNL. www.bostonherald.com/2026/07/14/s...

47h ago

Craig

@craighennigan.bsky.social

Goodbye Jahmai Jones thank you for the time and amazing we are gonna get something in return.

37h ago

News 📰

@some-news.bsky.social

The Red Sox add a righty bat to their lefty-heavy lineup.

24h ago

Steve

@redsoxhuskies.bsky.social

I've been screaming for the #RedSox to add a bat. I'm sorry, but Jahmai Jones doesn't count

26h ago

FPTrack - Fantasy Sports News

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Boston Red Sox third baseman Nate Eaton will join Triple-A Worcester following an official roster move on Tuesday, July 14. #MLB #FantasyBaseball

5h ago

ma-brs.bsky.social

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Red Sox To Acquire Jahmai Jones https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/751743/ By Darragh McDonald | at July 14, 2026 12:59pm CDT The Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Jahmai Jones…

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