Reds trade SS Gonzalez to Red Sox

CINCINNATI(AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds have traded shortstop Alex
Gonzalez to the Boston Red Sox for a minor leaguer.

The Red Sox sent Class A infielder Kristopher Negron to the Reds
on Friday.

Boston is in playoff contention, but recently put shortstop Jed
Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list. The Red Sox also cut
shortstop Julio Lugo earlier this season.

Gonzalez is hitting .210 with three home runs and 26 RBIs this
season. He played for Boston in 2006 and then signed a
three-year contract with the Reds. The deal included a mutual
option for the 2010 season.

Negron hit .264 with Salem in the Carolina League. The Reds also
promoted first baseman Kevin Barker from Triple-A Louisville.