May 20, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Tavarez accepts assignment to Pawtucket
RHP Julian Tavarez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to AAA Pawtucket, rather than opting to become a free agent. He reportedly has done so to give the Red Sox more time to facilitate a trade to a team with big league work. Tavarez was designated for assignment May 12 to clear a roster spot for the returning Sean Casey.