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Red Sox trade Brentz to Pirates for cash

The Red Sox and Pirates have agreed to a deal that will send outfielder Bryce Brentz to Pittsburgh in exchange for cash considerations, the clubs announced Tuesday afternoon.

The trade clears up a spot on Boston's 40-man roster to make room for J.D. Martinez, whom the Red Sox reportedly signed to a five-year deal on Monday. The club has yet to announce that signing.

Brentz clubbed a career-high 31 home runs in 120 games for Triple-A Pawtucket in 2017 and was named to the International League midseason and postseason All-Star teams.

The 29-year-old batted .