The Boston Red Sox have traded relief pitcher Edward Mujica to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The team confirmed the trade via Twitter.
#RedSox today traded RHP Edward Mujica and cash considerations to the Oakland A's in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Mujica was designated for assignment by the team on Thursday.
The 30-year-old signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract before the 2014 season with the Red Sox, but the right-hander has posted a 4.61 ERA in 11 appearances spanning 13 2/3 innings this season.