Red Sox trade Alex Hoppe to Mariners

Hoppe dealt for minor-league catcher Luke Heyman

Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:10am

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The Boston Red Sox have traded outfielder Alex Hoppe to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-league catcher Luke Heyman, according to reports.

Why it matters

Hoppe was a prospect in the Red Sox system, and this trade signals a shift in the team's roster as they look to bolster their minor-league depth behind the plate.

The details

The Red Sox have traded outfielder Alex Hoppe to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-league catcher Luke Heyman. Hoppe was a former top prospect in the Red Sox organization but has struggled to find consistent playing time at the major-league level.

  • The trade was completed on Tuesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Alex Hoppe

A former top prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization who has struggled to find consistent playing time at the major-league level.

Luke Heyman

A minor-league catcher acquired by the Red Sox in the trade with the Seattle Mariners.

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What’s next

The Red Sox will look to integrate Heyman into their minor-league system, while the Mariners will hope Hoppe can find his footing and contribute at the major-league level.

The takeaway

This trade represents a shift in the Red Sox's roster strategy as they look to bolster their minor-league depth behind the plate, while the Mariners are hoping to uncover hidden potential in Hoppe.