After making four cuts this morning, the Boston Red Sox announced after the game against the Phillies this afternoon that they had reassigned Daniel Bard and Paul McAnulty to the minor league complex.
It’s assumed that both will be playing for Triple-A Pawtucket this season.
The demotion of McAnulty means that Chris Carter, Brad Wilkerson and Jeff Bailey will be competing for the final spot on the Red Sox roster until Mark Kotsay returns from his back surgery.
Bard definitely impressed during his first big league camp.
During 8 games of Grapefruit League action, Bard gave up 5 hits in 9 1/3 innings, walking 3 and striking out 12. He didn’t give up a run in those 8 games and picked up 1 win.
“Hopefully, I opened some eyes,” said Bard, who assumes he’ll be sent to Triple A Pawtucket. “The big thing for me is experience. It just takes time. We’ll see. It’s not for me to decide. A lot of things happen. I don’t think the same 12 pitchers you start the season with are the same 12 you finish with.
Bard, McAnulty sent down [Extra Bases]
