Boston is five games behind first place in the AL East and were surging right before the All-Star break following a trade that sent its slugger Rafael Devers to San Francisco. Instead of going all-in at the deadline, the team made minor moves, including bringing in often-injured starting pitcher, Dustin May, from the Dodgers.

The Red Sox have traded for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May, MLB insider Jeff Passan announced. The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN. May, a former third-round pick back in 2016, has spent the last five seasons with the Dodgers.