Red Sox make an early offseason trade, sending Nate Eaton to Oakland

Boston’s move involving versatile outfielder Nate Eaton is identified as its first trade of the offseason. A roundup indicates the deal has a return, but the available details do not name it; Eaton’s role with Oakland remains unclear. Boston also traded infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to Detroit for cash considerations, a depth move.