Now, on Friday, the Red Sox have agreed to trade Shugart to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Matt McShane, according to FanSided's Robert Murray.

The Boston Red Sox continued to add to their pitching depth on Friday, signing veteran lefty and Brockton native Sean Newcomb to a minor-league contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Matt McShane, according to sources familiar with the deal. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox.

On Friday morning, MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported that the Red Sox have signed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to a minor-league deal and invited him to the team's Spring Training facility.

The Red Sox bolstered their catching depth on Wednesday, acquiring a new backstop to compete with Connor Wong and Carlos Narvaez in spring training.

The Giants have traded catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol to the Red Sox following his recent DFA. Get more details at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in return for space in the international bonus pool.

The Boston Red Sox today acquired catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants, in exchange for international bonus pool space. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart for assignment.