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.

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Dustin May took a clear stance with the team, which led to a surprising trade to the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox acquired starter Dustin May from the Dodgers on Thursday, filling their need for pitching help. Los Angeles received outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return.

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t have a splashy trade deadline, unlike many of their National League and American League competitors. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris talks about why and what the Dodgers strategy is going forward.

The Dodgers in recent years have been avid participants at the trade deadline. This year, with the front office insistent on wanting to keep the roster constructed over the offseason, it was a relatively quiet deadline for the Dodgers.