The Red Sox are expected to promote Scott Atchison prior to Friday's game. It will be Atchison's sixth stint with the Sox this season, as he holds a 4.42 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 10 games. He's been terrific for Triple-A Pawtucket, posting a 2.64 ERA and 72/9 K/BB ratio over 61 1/3 innings.

Red Sox optioned RHP Scott Atchison to Triple-A Pawtucket. Atchison's most recent stint with the Sox lasted just one day, as he gave up a run over three relief innings in Friday's blowout loss to the A's. He'll probably be back in September.

Red Sox recalled RHP Scott Atchison from Triple-A Pawtucket. With a doubleheader against the A's looming, the Red Sox needed an extra bullpen arm. Atchison has posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over nine games with the Sox this season.

Red Sox recalled RHP Scott Atchison from Triple-A Pawtucket. Atchison will return to a middle relief role. He has a 4.73 ERA in 13-plus major league innings this season.

Red Sox optioned RHP Scott Atchison to Triple-A Pawtucket. Atchison has made several trips to and from the minors and majors this year, and is likely to make a few more before the 2011 season is through. He has a 4.73 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 13 1/3 big league innings.

Red Sox recalled RHP Scott Atchison from Triple-A Pawtucket. He's taking Michael Bowden's place in Boston's bullpen. In 13 1/3 innings over seven appearances earlier this season, Atchison posted a 4.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9/2 K/BB ratio. His use figures to be limited.