Red Sox, Pirates Reportedly Finalizing Trade Involving Nick Yorke

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly tapped into their organizational depth Monday — one day before the MLB trade deadline — to address their respective needs. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan the Red Sox and Pirates were finalizing a trade that would send pitcher Quinn Priester to Boston in exchange for infield/outfield prospect […]

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly tapped into their organizational depth Monday — one day before the MLB trade deadline — to address their respective needs.

Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan the Red Sox and Pirates were finalizing a trade that would send pitcher Quinn Priester to Boston in exchange for infield/outfield prospect Nick Yorke.

A source confirmed to The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey that such a deal was close.

Priester, a first-round pick (18th overall) in 2019, has struggled in the majors over the last two seasons but gives the Red Sox a high-upside arm. He was widely considered a top-100 prospect before the 2022 and 2023 campaigns, so perhaps working with Andrew Bailey and company in Boston can send the 23-year-old right-hander down a successful path.

Yorke, a first-round pick (17th overall) in 2020, has yet to make his major league debut but could do so in short order with Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old started the season with Double-A Portland and since moved up to Triple-A Worcester, where he performed well, seemingly boosting his stock, which fluctuated a bit over the past few years.