The Red Sox have acquired Conor Jackson from the Oakland Athletics, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. In exchange, the Athletics will receive minor leaguer RHP Jason Rice. The Red Sox will also receive an undisclosed amount of cash in the deal.

Jackson is a former number one pick in 2003 has seen better days in his career. In 2003, he hit .300 with 162 hits and 75 RBIs.

This season, Jackson has struggled hitting only .250 in 368 plate appearances. He can though fill in at the corner infield and outfield spots as well as provides a RH bat off the bench.

Jackson signed a $3.32mm contract this offseason, his final year of arbitration before entering free agency.

Rice, a lifetime minor leaguer, is a RHP who possess above velocity. Rice has posted a 3.69 ERA at Triple-A this season.

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