April 14, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Lawson to the D.L., Hedrick to Portland
The Portland Sea Dogs today announced that starter Ryne Lawson has been placed on the disabled list with stiffness in his right shoulder, retroactive to April 13. The 23-year-old righthander last pitched on April 12 against Connecticut, giving up 1 earned run on 1 hit and 2 walks in 3.0 innings. He will be replaced on the Portland roster by Justin Hedrick, who was signed to a minor league deal earlier this month after he was released by San Francisco at the end of spring training. Hedrick, 26, had been assigned to extended spring training after signing with the Red Sox. The Sea Dogs continue their six-game home stand tonight against New Britain (Twins) at 6:00 pm.