Boston added Peavy to the 40-man roster on Thursday and recalled right-hander Steven Wright from Tri

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BOSTON, MA AUGUST 1: Jake Peavy #44 of the Boston Red Sox speaks to the media before a game with the Seattle Mariners inning at Fenway Park on August 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
The opportunity dollar car rent I ve been given, I couldn t ask for anything more than to come to a team in first place with a realistic chance, which is why we all play this game — to play in the postseason, he told reporters before Boston s game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. I couldn t be any more excited to be here, to call this home.
I expect to win on my day, and to be the best teammate I can be, said Peavy, who acknowledged he is at a different point in his career than he was when he last pitched in the playoffs. I think I can win. I still think I can be a pitcher who can go out every fifth day and give my team a chance to win.
Peavy gives the Red Sox help in the starting rotation with Clay Buchholz on the disabled list (shoulder). Rookie Brandon Workman has filled in, but now could move to the bullpen to solidify the relievers.
Boston added Peavy to the 40-man roster on Thursday and recalled right-hander Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket. The club also optioned righty Jose De La Torre to Pawtucket. Workman was optioned to Pawtucket after Wednesday night s game.