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.

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the major league trade deadline. This move bolsters their rotation but falls short of the front-line

Dustin May from the Dodgers to the Red Sox in a buzzer-beating trade. It's a potentially huge pickup for Boston, even though May has never quite lived up to his hype. The 6-foot-6 red-headed right-hander was a huge prospect. He has battled injuries and inconsistency in the majors.