On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.

The Red Sox could still make the playoffs, but the players deserved more than a middle reliever and a No. 5 starter.

Dustin May's Boston Red Sox debut will come Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, three days later than originally planned. Manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday that the right-hander's first start for Boston was pushed back to ensure that Lucas Giolito did not go too long between starts.