May 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Javier Lopez outrighted to Pawtucket
According to Boston.com's Amalie Benjamin, former Boston relief pitcher Javier Lopez has been outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket after clearing waivers. Lopez was originally designated for assignment on May 10 to make room on the 25-man and 40-man rosters for Daniel Bard. The 31-year-old side-winding southpaw had gone 0-2 with a 9.26 ERA in 14 major league appearances in 2009. Lopez last pitched in Pawtucket in 2007, when he went 2-1 with a 3.78 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 16.2 innings.