Royals re-signed RHP Clayton Mortensen to a minor league contract. He seems likely to receive an invitation to spring training. Acquired from the Red Sox in the Quintin Berry deal, Mortensen put up a 5.34 ERA over 24 appearances for Boston this season.

Royals acquired RHP Clayton Mortensen from the Red Sox for OF Quintin Berry. Mortensen was outrighted off Boston's 40-man roster back in July after he posted a 5.34 ERA in 24 appearances in the majors this season. The 28-year-old could be an option for the bullpen or the starting rotation if needed.

Red Sox sent RHP Clayton Mortensen outright to Triple-A Pawtucket. Mortensen was designated for assignment last week and made it through waivers without a claim. He had a 5.34 ERA in 24 appearances this year in the majors.

Red Sox designated RHP Clayton Mortensen for assignment. Mortensen just returned from the disabled list this week and has a 5.34 ERA over 24 appearances at the major league level. The Red Sox have call up Jonathan Diaz to replace him on the active roster.

Red Sox activated RHP Clayton Mortensen from the 15-day disabled list. Mortensen, out since June 10 with a right hip impingement, allowed two runs in four innings over three rehab appearances with Triple-A Pawtucket. He returns to a 5.34 ERA over 30 1/3 innings this season.

Clayton Mortensen (hip) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Mortensen was placed on the disabled list last week with a right hip impingement and is eligible to return next weekend. The 28-year-old has a 5.34 ERA and 21/16 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings this season.

Red Sox placed RHP Clayton Mortensen on the 15-day disabled list with a right hip impingement. Mortensen has been battling the injury since April and finally agreed to take a few weeks off. The right-hander has posted a 5.34 ERA in 30 1/3 innings this year.

Clayton Mortensen could land on the disabled list with a hip problem. No word on the severity of the injury, but this would allow the Red Sox to add a fresh arm to the bullpen. Jose De La Torre is expected to be called up prior to Tuesday's game.

Clayton Mortensen has won an Opening Day bullpen spot. Mortensen is out of options, so he would have been exposed to waivers if he didn't make the 25-man roster. He posted a 3.21 ERA in 26 appearances with the Red Sox last season.

Clayton Mortensen was called up from the minors on Friday September 7.