"We learned after the game on Thursday that Jake Bennett has been sent down to Triple-A. Jack Anderson, who allowed three runs in 8 1/3 innings in his first stint in the majors, will be the corresponding promotion. Other moves are likely on the horizon. Justin Slaten seemingly threw his final rehab outing for Worcester on Wednesday night, a scoreless inning. I had expected Slaten to be recalled today, with Bennett going down since Sonny Gray's return brings the Red Sox back to a full rotation."
"It's possible that Anderson is only here for one day and will swap with Slaten over the weekend. It's also possible that a second, or even a third move is coming. Greg Weissert and Ryan Watson simply haven't gotten it done thus far out of the pen. Weissert, despite blowing numerous wins for starters a year ago, finished the season with a 2.82 ERA in 72 appearances. This year has been a different story, allowing four home runs in 14 2/3 innings, and Weissert is now sporting a 5.52 ERA."
"Ryan Watson, despite having the Rule-5 tag, probably isn't safe either. His 6.46 ERA in 15 appearances (23 2/3 innings) is equally concerning, and his K-BB% is just 7.2%. Slaten's return is imminent, along with the fact that Tommy Kahnle exercised his "assignment clause" last week. If another team offers Kahnle a major league deal, the Red Sox will either have to promote him or let him go. Kahnle has a 2.38 ERA at Worcester and 11 seasons of big league experience."
"I could see a full-line change coming soon, with Anderson, Slaten, and Kahnle in and Bennett, Watson, and Weissert out. Of course, if this happened, Weissert would need to be DFA'd, and Watson would be returned to the Giants by the Rule Five rules."
Jake Bennett has been sent down to Triple-A, and Jack Anderson will be promoted to take his spot. Anderson allowed three runs in 8 1/3 innings in his first major-league stint. Justin Slaten appears to have completed his final rehab outing, and his recall is expected as the rotation returns to full strength with Sonny Gray. Greg Weissert and Ryan Watson have struggled in relief, with Weissert posting a 5.52 ERA and Watson a 6.46 ERA and a low K-BB%. Tommy Kahnle exercised an assignment clause, and if another team offers him a major-league deal, the Red Sox must promote him or release him. A larger bullpen swap could follow, potentially requiring DFA for Weissert and returning Watson to the Giants under Rule 5.
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