Over three innings against the Twins, Price gave up four hits, including back-to-back solo homers to Eduardo Escobar and Kurt Suzuki. Price walked one and struck out three.
Of Price's 51 pitches, 33 were strikes.
After years of competing against Price, the Red Sox are now pleased to be on the same side.
"He's made an instant impact on guys," said Red Sox right-hander Joe Kelly. "He's got that presence and that demeanor of the way he handles his business even without saying anything."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.