Workman was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. Manager John Farrell recently praised Workman, saying he was pleased with the right-hander's performance and increased velocity in his final couple Grapefruit League outings, but Workman's overall body of work this spring (6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP) left a lot to be desired. Workman will remain in a relief role with Pawtucket and figures to get an opportunity with the big club in the first half of the season.