New Red Sox starter Dustin May underwent multiple surgeries during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of them saved his life.

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.

Dustin May's Boston Red Sox debut will come Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, three days later than originally planned. Manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday that the right-hander's first start for Boston was pushed back to ensure that Lucas Giolito did not go too long between starts.