Machi given chance to help Red Sox bullpen

Machi strikes out Cunningham 0:16 5/30/15: Jean Machi gets Todd Cunningham to strike out on a foul tip for the Giants' first out of the 8th inningBOSTON -- Needing another arm for a taxed bullpen, the Red Sox promoted right-hander Jean Machi on Thursday after claiming him off waivers from the Giants on Tuesday.

Machi last pitched on July 17, but he has continued a throwing program and threw a light bullpen before the start of Thursday's game against the White Sox. Red Sox manager John Farrell said Machi would be available during the game.

"There is a little bit of a challenge bringing him in here with our situation with a need for innings right away with his inactivity," Farrell said. "We'll…