BOSTON, MA¡ªThe Boston Red Sox today acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Matt McShane from the Pittsburgh Pirates, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart.

McShane, 22, was selected by the Pirates in the 13^th round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. The right-hander appeared in 53 games (two starts) over three seasons with St. Joseph¡¯s University (2022-24), going 14-2 with a 3.76 ERA (50 ER/119.2 IP) and 125 strikeouts. The Pennsylvania native also pitched for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2023 and 2024. Following the draft, McShane did not pitch for a Pirates affiliate.

Shugart, 28, was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The right-hander made his Major League debut in 2024, posting a 4.15 ERA (4 ER/8.2 IP) in six games for the Red Sox while also pitching in 36 games (five starts) for Triple-A Worcester. A Texas native, he was selected by Boston in the 12^th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.

BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (40)

Pitchers (24): Brayan Bello, Brennan Bernardino, Walker Buehler, Aroldis Chapman, Kutter Crawford, Cooper Criswell, Garrett Crochet, Hunter Dobbins, Richard Fitts, Lucas Giolito, Luis Guerrero, Liam Hendriks, Tanner Houck, Zack Kelly, Chris Murphy, Zach Penrod, Luis Perales, Quinn Priester, Patrick Sandoval, Justin Slaten, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Wilson, Josh Winckowski

Catchers (3): Carlos Narvaez, Blake Sabol, Connor Wong

Infielders (5): Triston Casas, Rafael Devers, Vaughn Grissom, David Hamilton, Trevor Story

Outfielders (5): Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Jhostynxon Garcia, Rob Refsnyder, Masataka Yoshida

Infielder/Outfielders (3): Romy Gonzalez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard