The Red Sox were in a similar position Friday, when they optioned bullpen stalwart Brennan Bernardino to Triple-A in order to open a spot for their other trade deadline acquisition, Steven Matz.

This article was originally published on dodgersway.com as Dodgers GM's comments about trade deadline seem to be an indirect shot at Dustin May.

Red Sox option Cooper Criswell as Dustin May joins rotation ahead of debut. Boston looks to build on hot July in tight Wild Card race.

The Boston Red Sox' starting rotation has been inconsistent all season, and they just announced a brutal setback for an All-Star.