FORT MYERS, FL – Prior to today's game against the Twins, the Boston Red Sox made the following roster moves:
Right-handed pitchers Anthony Ranaudo and Alex Wilson, infielder Garin Cecchini, and outfielders Bryce Brentz and Alex Hassan were optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Right-handed pitchers Matt Barnes, Miguel Celestino and Noe Ramirez, left-handed pitcher Henry Owens, catcher Blake Swihart, and infielders Heiker Meneses and Travis Shaw were reassigned to minor league camp.
The announcements were made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington.
With these moves, the Red Sox now have 46 players in big league camp, including 35 players from the 40-man roster, and 11 non-roster invitees.
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