Boston also recalled outfielder/infielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester, placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder (left oblique strain) on the 10-day IL and designated catcher Ali Sánchez for assignment. Sánchez spent six games on the active roster as a third catcher, recording just one plate appearance.

Where the Red Sox can make up some ground: only Gunnar Henderson has an OPS north of .800. The other O’s who were hitting were traded at the deadline. Adley Rutchman, Jackson Holliday, Ryan Mountcastle, and Colton Cowser are all having down years. Will it be enough for May and Buehler to look good? Fingers crossed.

The Red Sox appeared to be on the verge of sweeping the Marlins when they took a 3-1 lead into the eighth inning on Sunday, but the bullpen couldn’t come through after Garret Crochet departed following the seventh inning, and Miami rallied for a 5-3 win.

Boston’s new first baseman isn’t in Monday’s Red Sox lineup, which has a newly returned player in the leadoff spot.

Boston will enter the series in control of one of the AL’s three wild card slots. The Red Sox hold a slight lead over the Yankees for second place in the AL East. They possess a powerful lineup led by Trevor Story, Alex Bregman, Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran.

The Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox after Jordan Westburg had four hits against the Astros on Sunday.

Preview the Aug. 18 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

A journeyman infielder who has played a key role in the Red Sox season almost certainly will not finish the season with the team.

BOSTON — The Red Sox are close to adding a veteran first baseman for the home stretch.