Tue 3/17/15 8:56 PM

Workman's fastball velocity is down this spring, ESPN Boston reports. The right-hander allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk in one inning Tuesday. Workman's top velocity isn't very over-powering so when it's down and he mis-locates, pitches are hit hard. We expect him to open the season at Triple-A Pawtucket where he'll pitch out of the bullpen this season.