The Pirates acquired Shugart from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for Matt McShane, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart had been designated for assignment. The 28-year-old reached the big leagues for the first time this past season, yielding four runs over 8.2 relief innings. Shugart will compete for a spot in the Pirates' bullpen.

The Red Sox designated Shugart for assignment Wednesday, Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Blake Sabol, who was acquired via trade. Shugart, 28, made his major-league debut in 2024, allowing four runs over 8.2 frames out of Boston's bullpen. He should stand a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed.

Shugart walked two batters in two-thirds of an inning Tuesday to record his first career save in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Martin worked a scoreless ninth inning to protect a 3-3 tie, while Justin Slaten had pitched earlier in the night, so manager Alex Cora had limited options to handle the bottom of the 10th after Boston took the lead. Lefty Zach Penrod began the frame, but his first offering was a wild pitch that sent the phantom runner to third base, and he got only one out while putting two batters aboard. Shugart then took the mound and walked in one of his inherited runners, but he eventually got Addison Barger to pop out to end the game. Roles at the back of the Boston bullpen remain in flux over the final handful of games with Kenley Jansen (shoulder) on the shelf, but Shugart isn't likely to see another save chance.

The Red Sox recalled Shugart from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Kenley Jansen (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Shugart has yielded three runs over 1.1 innings covering three appearances during his brief time with the Red Sox this season.

Shugart is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move comes with Boston's top closer Kenley Jansen (shoulder) set to be shut down for the rest of the regular season. Shugart has appeared in three games for the Red Sox this season, with his last outing taking place Sept. 7 against the White Sox, when he allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings. In Triple-A this season, Shugart has a 4.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 80:32 K:BB across 70.2 innings.

The Red Sox optioned Shugart to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart was recalled by the Red Sox on Sept. 1, and in his last outing Saturday against the White Sox, he gave up a three-run home run to Andrew Benintendi in the top of the seventh inning. In Triple-A this season, Shugart has a 4.55 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 65.1 innings. The move makes room for right-hander Richard Fitts, who will start Sunday in his major-league debut against the White Sox.

The Red Sox recalled Shugart from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be up with the big club for the second time this season after previously making one appearance with the Red Sox on Aug. 15, when he tossed 2.2 innings and gave up one earned run in his MLB debut. He'll likely occupy a low-leverage role in the Boston bullpen.

Shugart is expected to be added to the Red Sox's roster Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart will be one of the players added to Boston's expanded 28-man roster Sunday. He made his major-league debut against the Orioles on Aug. 15, when he gave up one run on three hits while striking out two across 2.2 frames. Across his 27 outings with Triple-A Worcester this season, Shugart has a 4.55 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 65.1 innings.

The Red Sox optioned Shugart to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart made one relief appearance during his first stint in the majors, allowing one run over 2.2 innings. He's making room on the roster for the return of Cooper Criswell, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.