Twins Trade Lefty Reliever Moran to Red Sox

Minnesota sends Jovani Moran to Boston for utilityman Mickey Gasper

Mar. 2, 2026 at 10:55am

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The Minnesota Twins have traded left-handed relief pitcher Jovani Moran, who missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for utilityman Mickey Gasper.

Why it matters

Moran was a promising young reliever for the Twins before his injury, and this trade represents an opportunity for him to revive his career with a new organization. The Red Sox are looking to bolster their bullpen depth, while the Twins are acquiring a versatile player in Gasper who can provide bench depth.

The details

The trade was announced on Tuesday, with the Twins sending Moran to the Red Sox in exchange for Gasper. Moran, 25, had a 3.86 ERA in 28 innings for the Twins in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2024 season. Gasper, 27, has played multiple positions for the Red Sox over the past three seasons, providing depth and versatility off the bench.

  • The trade was announced on Tuesday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jovani Moran

A 25-year-old left-handed relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins who missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Mickey Gasper

A 27-year-old utilityman for the Boston Red Sox who has provided depth and versatility off the bench over the past three seasons.

Minnesota Twins

The MLB team that traded away left-handed reliever Jovani Moran to the Boston Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox

The MLB team that acquired left-handed reliever Jovani Moran from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for utilityman Mickey Gasper.

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The takeaway

This trade represents an opportunity for both teams to address needs, with the Red Sox bolstering their bullpen depth and the Twins acquiring a versatile bench player. It remains to be seen how Moran will perform after his injury, but the change of scenery could help revive his career.