Red Sox released RHP Chris Carpenter. They gave him his release in order to let him sign on with Japan's Yakult Swallows. Carpenter holds a 5.17 ERA and 10/17 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 career major league innings.

Red Sox reassigned RHPs Chris Carpenter, Terry Doyle, Oscar Villarreal and LHP Chris Hernandez to minor league camp. The moves were expected. Carpenter was outrighted off Boston's 40-man roster back in early February and will serve as organizational relief depth this season.

Red Sox sent RHP Chris Carpenter outright to Triple-A Pawtucket. Carpenter was designated for assignment last month following the Mike Napoli signing but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The hard-throwing right-hander has put up a 5.17 ERA over 18 appearances the last two seasons with the Cubs and Red Sox.

Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs are interested in bringing back Chris Carpenter. Carpenter was designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier Tuesday, and the Cubs could claim him on waivers if Boston doesn't trade him first. The hard-throwing right-hander has put up a 5.17 ERA over 18 appearances the last two seasons with the Cubs and Red Sox.

Red Sox designated RHP Chris Carpenter for assignment. The move clears a spot for Mike Napoli on the 40-man roster. Carpenter, who was acquired from the Cubs last offseason as compensation for Theo Epstein, missed a large part of last season following elbow surgery and posted a 9.00 ERA in eight appearances with the big club. The hard-throwing right-hander figures to draw interest on waivers.

Red Sox recalled RHP Chris Carpenter from Triple-A Pawtucket. Carpenter is recovered from right elbow surgery and ready to contribute as a long reliever down the stretch for Boston. He posted a 1.15 ERA and struck out 17 batters in 15 2/3 tuneup innings at the Triple-A level.

Red Sox activated RHP Chris Carpenter from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket. Carpenter is fully recovered from surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, but there's no room for him in Boston's bullpen. It's possible he could be up later this season.

Chris Carpenter (elbow) is ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland. Carpenter, who was acquired from the Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein, underwent surgery in April to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. He'll likely remain in the minors once he's back to full health.