Hicks, a 28-year-old righty who Boston acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade, got Reds’ Rece Hinds to ground out on a 100.5 mph sinker. He also struck out Tyler Stephenson looking on a 99.5 mph sinker in a perfect eighth inning.

The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of the Rafael Devers trade. To make room for Hicks, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester.

The 28-year-old has been on the injury list since early June with toe inflammation, but is set to be activated on Monday.