Julian McWilliams

The 28-year-old righthander hasn't pitched since Sept. 4 against the Mets, and had his last start against the Orioles skipped.

The lefthander made three stops in independent ball, including last year in the Pioneer League for the Missoula PaddleHeads, before catching on with the Red Sox organization.

The Yankees ace hit Devers with a pitch in the first inning, which the Sox feel was on purpose, then intentionally walked him in the fourth.

“It was closed [Saturday], like around the sixth inning,” said Alex Cora prior to the Sox’ 5-2 loss Sunday. “So, you know, we had our chance. Didn’t happen, and we have to move on.”

The Red Sox third baseman is set for a MRI

The Sox third baseman will begin rehab on his shoulders once he returns home to the Dominican Republic in the coming days.

The Sox finished the season with a payroll of $208,704,226, ranking 11th in the majors — one spot below last season.

Once considered a cornerstone player, the first baseman faces the prospect of being dealt so the team can upgrade its starting pitching.

If the Sox were planning to explore offseason trade possibilities involving Yoshida, this procedure complicates the picture.

The move did not come as a surprise, as Giolito missed this season after undergoing elbow surgery.