Jordan Hicks, the first piece of the Rafael Devers trade, activated by Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of the Rafael Devers trade .

Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer throws out San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores at first base during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of theRafael Devers trade.

To make room for Hicks, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Kelly leftSunday’s 5-3 loss to Torontowith right oblique tightness, but manager Alex Cora said before Monday’s game against Cincinnati that he was fine.

The 28-year-old Hickswas acquired along with left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison and two prospects from San Francisco for Devers on June 15.

Hicks was on the IL with toe inflammation when he was picked up by the Red Sox and made two rehab appearances for Triple-A Worcester.

Also Monday, Boston reinstated infielder Marcelo Mayer from the bereavement list and optioned Nick Sogard to Worcester.

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