Light, meanwhile, is a hard-thrower who was ranked as Boston's No. 14 overall prospect by MLBPipeline.com. Light, 25, has a fastball that reaches triple-digits as well as a splitter and slider. He's posted a 2.32 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 17 walks in 31 innings at Triple-A Pawtucket. He made his Major League debut earlier this season, making two relief appearances and allowing seven runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Light was originally drafted by the Twins in the 28th round of the 2009 MLB Draft but opted to go to Monmouth University where he set a school record with 102 strikeouts in 2012.