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 Dodgers ended up buying and selling off one piece ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline, addressing their key areas of need in the bullpen and outfield while also dealing Dustin May to the Red Sox in exchange for two prospects.