The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Nick Yorke. Priester, a former first-round pick with a 6.46 ERA in 20 major league appearances, joins Boston's pitching lineup but will initially be optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Yorke, also a former first-round pick, has shown strong offensive performance in the minors, hitting .310 with an .898 OPS at Triple-A Worcester. This trade is part of a series of moves by Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to bolster the team's pitching depth ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The deal allows both teams to address areas of need, with Boston gaining a promising pitcher and Pittsburgh acquiring a versatile infielder with offensive potential.