January 27 in Boston Red Sox History: Jose Canseco returns to his first major league team when Boston trades the slugger to the A’s (1997)

On January 27, 1997 — After stints with the Rangers and Red Sox, Jose Canseco returns to his first major league team when Boston trades the slugger to the A’s for pitcher John Wasdin and cash. The 32 year-old DH/outfielder will bat .235 and hit 23 home runs for Oakland, and Boston’s new right-hander

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