The Texas Rangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to the Boston Red Sox for a player or players to be named later or cash.
The Rangers, who announced the trade Friday, had designated Littleton for assignment Nov. 20. Littleton pitched out of the bullpen in 12 games last season after making a combined 68 appearances the two previous seasons. He was 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA in 2008.
He spent most of the season with the Oklahoma RedHawks, going 7-1 with six saves and a 4.01 ERA.
