When the Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday night, one of Boston's newest acquisitions will take on a former one with a sweep on the line.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep a seven-game home win streak going when they face the Kansas City Royals.

After saying the Red Sox made a 'feeble' attempt to pry Joe Ryan from the Twins, Ken Rosenthal backtracked and revealed why Ryan stayed put.