Red Sox sent RHP David Carpenter outright to Triple-A Pawtucket. Carpenter was designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 5.70 in 67 career appearances.

Red Sox designated RHP David Carpenter for assignment. Carpenter was acquired along with manager John Farrell from the Blue Jays in exchange for Mike Aviles. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 5.70 in 67 career appearances but could draw some interest on waivers.

According to ESPN Boston, David Carpenter wasn't going to make the Blue Jays' 40-man roster. Carpenter was acquired in the John Farrell trade, but GM Alex Anthopoulos made it clear that the he had no future with the Jays, and would have been designated for assignment. WEEI.com's Alex Speier believes Carpenter will be facing a similar roster situation with the Red Sox.

Red Sox acquired RHP David Carpenter and manager John Farrell from the Blue Jays in exchange for INF Mike Aviles. It's the second time in three months that Carpenter has been dealt, as he was traded from the Astros to the Blue Jays before the deadline in a nine-player deal. A hard thrower, the 27-year-old holds a 5.70 ERA and 60/29 K/BB ratio over 60 major league innings.

Blue Jays recalled RHP David Carpenter from Triple-A Las Vegas. Carpenter has put up an ugly 7.12 ERA and 2.01 WHIP over 31 games at the big league level this season. He'll work the middle innings.

Blue Jays optioned RHP David Carpenter to Triple-A Las Vegas. Well, that was fast. Carpenter was just called up Friday, but gave up four runs on three hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning against the Yankees. He figures to get another shot later this season.

Blue Jays recalled RHP David Carpenter from Triple-A Las Vegas. Acquired in the J.A. Happ deal, Carpenter allowed two runs while striking out 14 over 9 1/3 innings for Vegas to earn the promotion. He put up a 6.07 ERA over 29 2/3 innings earlier this season for the Astros but did strike out 27.

Astros optioned RHP David Carpenter to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Carpenter had a nice rookie year in limited action last season, but he's posted a 6.07 ERA over 30 appearances in 2012. He'll look to sort things out on the farm.

Astros recalled RHP David Carpenter from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Carpenter has a 4.02 ERA and 14/10 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings this year in the major leagues. He'll operate as a middle reliever this time around for the Astros.

Astros optioned RHP David Carpenter to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was cleared to make room for Tuesday's starter, Jordan Lyles, on the active roster. Carpenter has a 4.02 ERA and 14/10 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings this season. We suspect he'll rejoin the Astros' bullpen at some point soon.