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Red Sox acquire Jahmai Jones from Tigers ahead of All-Star Game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:51 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Red Sox acquire Jahmai Jones from Tigers ahead of All-Star Game

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The Boston Red Sox have traded for Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers just hours before the MLB All-Star Game. Jones, who had a strong performance against left-handed pitchers last season, has struggled this year with a.137 batting average and two home runs. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers, leading to the trade. The Red Sox will send a player to be named later back to Detroit. Jones will join a roster with many left-handed hitters, aiming to rediscover his success against southpaws.

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•Boston acquires Jahmai Jones from Detroit before the All-Star Game.
•Jones had been hitting.137 with two home runs this season.
•He showed promise against left-handed pitchers with a.937 OPS last year.
•Jones was previously designated for assignment by the Tigers.
•Red Sox will send a player to be named later to Detroit.

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Boston's new acquisition has also played for the Yankees, Orioles, Brewers and Angels.
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Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:51 PM
Red Sox Trade for Southpaw-Mashing Specialist from Tigers
Boston's new acquisition has also played for the Yankees, Orioles, Brewers and Angels.

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