Red Sox trade INF Marrero to Arizona for player or cash

Deven-Marrero.-(John-Raoux/AP)

Deven Marrero. (John Raoux/AP)

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox have traded infielder Deven Marrero to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named or cash.

The Red Sox announced the deal Saturday, five days before all major league teams play their opener.

The 27-year-old Marrero hit .211 with four homers and 27 RBIs for Boston last season. He played in 22 spring training games this year and batted .245.

Marrero made 50 starts at third base for the Red Sox in the last three seasons.

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