1. Sitting at 199 2⁄3 innings pitched, to collect one out and reach 200 innings in his first unrestrained season back in a rotation since returning to the mound as a starter after several years battling injuries, pitching out of bullpens, and being saddled with innings limits.
2. To pitch at least 5 1⁄3 innings to top his career high of 204 2⁄3 innings pitched with the Braves in 2013.
3. To K at least nine Red Sox so he could finish the season with a career high 200 strikeouts.