Workman was optioned to the Red Sox's minor-league camp Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Workman was auditioning for a long-relief role with the big club and pitched well during six appearances in Grapefruit League play, but due to his limited action in competitive games since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2015, the Red Sox understandably want the right-hander to build up his innings count in the minors. If he pitches well at Triple-A Pawtucket, Workman could reemerge as a bullpen option for the Red Sox at some point later in the season.