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Twins trade Valencia to Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins traded third baseman Danny Valencia to the Boston Red Sox for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda, MLB.com reported Sunday.
The Red Sox optioned Valencia, 27, to Class AAA Pawtucket. Pineda will join the Twins' rookie ball team in the Gulf Coast League.
Valencia hit .198 with two home runs and 17 RBI in 34 games for Minnesota.
Pineda, 21, hit .421 with 22 RBI in 36 games for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox this season. He is a switch-hitter who can play all three outfield positions.
