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.

May is enjoying both the healthiest and least productive season of his major league career. Tibbs was part of the Rafael Devers trade.

The inconsistent May was likely looking at a bullpen role the rest of this season. Stewart provides bullpen relief while Call could become a platoon partner for Michael Conforto in left field.