The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Red Sox will try to trade Alfredo Aceves. Aceves was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket after Wednesday's game, but the Sox will apparently look to deal him before he has to report to the minors. He pitched well prior to 2012 but holds a 5.93 ERA and 1.46 WHIP since the beginning of last season and his makeup issues are well documented. At this point, the Red Sox will probably take very little in return for him.

Red Sox optioned RHP Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Pawtucket. Not only has Aceves' personality grown tiresome, but he simply hasn't pitched well, owning an 8.66 ERA and 2.09 WHIP through 17 2/3 innings this season. He will probably work in middle relief at the Triple-A level and should return as a swingman later this summer.

Alfredo Aceves was lit up for eight runs - seven earned - on seven hits and four walks over just 3 1/3 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics. Aceves had given the Sox some pretty solid work as a rotation sub for John Lackey, but he didn't have it in this one. The right-hander was able to escape a jam in the second, but he then allowed three walks and three hits in the third while also committing a pair of balks. Thankfully for Boston, Lackey is due back on Sunday, so Aceves is headed back to long relief.

Alfredo Aceves picked up his first win of the season Wednesday, allowing three runs over five frames in a 6-3 victory over the Indians. He was unscored upon in the first five innings, but manager John Farrell sent him out for the sixth despite a rising pitch count. An obviously tired Aceves gave up a walk, two homers and a double before he was finally removed. Still, it was a second straight decent outing for the righty as he fills in for John Lackey. Lackey is expected to miss another start, so Aceves should get the ball again next week against the A's.

Alfredo Aceves will be given another start in place of John Lackey. Aceves allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four on Thursday against the Orioles in his first outing in Lackey's place. He only went five innings and isn't totally stretched out yet, but Aceves has always had an arm that could handle bouncing back and forth between roles. Lackey expects to be ready after missing two starts, at which point Aceves will head back to the bullpen.

Alfredo Aceves will start Thursday against the Orioles. This means that John Lackey (bicep) has officially been scratched, though the Red Sox have yet to make a decision about a possible stint on the disabled list. Felix Doubront was originally scheduled to start Thursday, but he has been pushed back now that Aceves will get the ball.

Alfredo Aceves pitched five scoreless innings and struck out five against the Blue Jays on Friday. The Jays had seven regulars playing today, making Aceves' showing quite impressive. That Aceves is still starting games could be taken as an indication that the Red Sox are hoping to move him; they don't have room in the rotation for him unless someone gets hurt.

Alfredo Aceves yielded two runs in 4 1/3 innings Saturday in a victory over the Rays. Back from the World Baseball Classic, Aceves drew a start today. He wasn't involved in any brawls this time around, though he nearly sparked one by plunking Sean Rodriguez and exchanging words with him down the first base line. One wonders just how much more patience the Red Sox are going to show with the right-hander. If someone is interested in taking him off their hands, they probably wouldn't ask for much in return.

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo believes "there's a chance" the Red Sox could trade Alfredo Aceves. Cafardo noted that there have been lots of scouts watching Red Sox relievers the last few days, and he thinks it's Aceves that might be on the block. The righty will make a pretty reasonable $2.65 million this season and has another year of arbitration eligibility, but Boston has grown tired of his antics at this point and wouldn't mind turning the page. He could potentially start for another team if he's moved.

The Red Sox have received word that Alfredo Aceves escaped Team Mexico's scrap with Team Canada without any serious injuries. It's an unfortunately necessary confirmation for the club after Aceves and his devilish eyes were at the center of the dust up between the two teams in Saturday's WBC action. The 30-year-old reliever saved 25 games for the Red Sox last season but struggled to the tune of a 5.36 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. With Team Mexico's elimination, Aceves will now return to Red Sox camp and will serve as middle relief depth in 2013.