Twins acquire infielder Gray in trade with Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Tristan Gray in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday for minor-league catcher Nate Baez.

The 29-year-old Gray hit .231 in 30 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season and was dealt to the Red Sox in November.

Gray has appeared in 47 major-league games, with at least 10 starts at each infield position. The Twins are his seventh organization in less than two years. His departure cleared a 40-man roster spot with the Red Sox for newly signed starting pitcher Ranger Suárez.

To make room for Gray on the 40-man roster, the Twins designated infielder Vidal Bruján for assignment after claiming him off waivers from the Atlanta Braves last week. Gray will be in a mix of candidates for utility backup infield spots with returning players Kody Clemens and Edouard Julien and recent additions Orlando Arcia and Eric Wagaman.

Baez, 24, was a 12th-round pick by the Twins in the 2022 amateur draft out of Arizona State. He finished last season with Double-A Wichita.

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