The AP reports that former Cub Eric Hinske has been traded by the Blue Jays to the Red Sox for a player to be named later. The Blue Jays wanted to avoid paying Hinske his $5.6M salary next season.

In an unfortunate trade, the Cubs traded Hinske for reliever Scott Chiasson before the 2001 season. Hinske won the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2002, leading to a five-year contract, though he hasn't been as good since. He has hit well this year (.264/.353/.513 in 197 at-bats and 27 walks).

Chiasson, meanwhile, has finally come back from arm problems to post a 2.17 ERA in 54 innings this season for the Cincinnati Reds' triple-A affiliate in Louisville.