The Boston Red Sox have traded right-hander Jon Lester and outfielder Jonny Gomes to the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, according to reports.

Lester had been the subject of trade rumours leading up to Thursday's 4 p.m. ET deadline to deal players without having to pass them through waivers.

He was pulled from his scheduled start Wednesday night against Toronto.

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