August 1, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Chris Smith recalled
The Red Sox have recalled RHP Chris Smith from Pawtucket to (at least temporarily) fill the vacant spot in the 'pen resulting from RHP Craig Hansen being dealt to the Pirates yesterday. Smith, 27, who last pitched for the Sox June 30, is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA, allowing two earned runs on three hits over 6.1 innings in three appearances with the big club. He is 1-3 with a 2.24 ERA with 13 saves over 52.1 IP with Pawtucket, striking out 47 while walking only 8, and has held opposing batters to a .227 batting average.