Red Sox signed 1B/C Mike Napoli to a one-year, $5 million contract.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway indicated Thursday that Steven Matz will remain on turn in the starting rotation.
Tommy Pham is starting in center field and hitting second on Thursday afternoon against the Mets.
Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) is back in the Mets' starting lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.
Reds activated 3B Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day disabled list.
Joe Musgrove (shoulder) threw about 35 pitches over two innings in a simulated appearance on Wednesday.
Didi Gregorius went 3-for-3 and swatted a home run during a 7-4 win over the Twins on Wednesday.
Chad Kuhl struck out eight hitters and allowed three runs in six innings in an 8-3 win over the Tigers on Wednesday.
Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in three runs to lead his team over the Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reporters that he wouldn't commit to Stephen Matz making his next start.
Kris Bryant (head) could return to the lineup on Thursday after meeting with team physicians.
Trevor Bauer struck out eight batters and allowed just one run in 6 2/3 innings to beat the Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday.