Red Sox Place Hector Velazquez on 10-day IL and Call up Mike Shawaryn
By Parker White
Prior to Thursday night's game against the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox have placed right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain.
To take his spot on the active roster, Boston has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Mike Shawaryn from Triple-A Pawtucket. Boston's 40-man roster is now full.
Prior to tonight’s game, the #RedSox placed RHP Hector Velázquez on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) May 30, 2019
To fill Velázquez’s spot on the 25-man roster, the club selected RHP Mike Shawaryn from Triple-A Pawtucket. The club’s 40-man roster is now at 40.
The Red Sox have used Velazquez in a variety of roles this season, but he was mainly used out of the bullpen. The 30-year-old has made 18 appearances (seven starts) and owns a 5.97 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 34.2 innings.
Red Sox Select Mike Shawaryn's Contract, Place Hector Velazquez On 10-Day IL https://t.co/APtjWoH721 pic.twitter.com/JLSg36kKTG
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 30, 2019
Whenever he gets into a game, Shawaryn will be making his MLB debut. In 10 starts at Pawtucket, the 24-year-old posted a 1-2 record with a 3.72 ERA and recorded 46 strikeouts over 55.2 innings. Despite being a starter by trade, expect Shawaryn to be used out of the pen since the unit needs more help than ever at the moment.