The Red Sox made a post-trade deadline move on Thursday, acquiring Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields for cash considerations.
The move was permissible because DeShields — a Major League veteran — is currently on a Minor League deal and has not played in the majors this year.
Here are four things to know about DeShields.
DeShields brings a lot of speed and some versatility.
As the postseason approaches, players who offer a specific skill are particularly important. DeShields stole 16 bases in 18 attempts in the minors this season, and he has stolen 31 bases in the majors in his career (caught stealing 13 times).