January 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Sox sign two ML lefties
The Red Sox have announced the signings of LHP Michael Tejera and LHP Jon Switzer to minor league contracts. Tejera, 31, posted a 3.90 ERA over 127 IP with AAA Indianapolis (Pirates), allowing 55 ER on 115 hits over 127 IP. Switzer, 28, split time between Tampa Bay and AAA Durham, allowing 17 ER on 27 hits over 19 IP (8.05 ERA) with the Devil Rays, but held hitters to an 0.82 ERA (3 ER) in 33 innings with the Bulls. Both were assigned to AAA Pawtucket.