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 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.