Red Sox sent LHP Randy Williams outright to Triple-A Pawtucket. Williams was designated for assignment last week after posting a 6.48 ERA in eight-plus innings with the Red Sox. The 35-year-old found no interest on waivers.

Red Sox designated LHP Randy Williams for assignment. Williams posted a 6.48 ERA and 6/5 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings with the Red Sox earlier this summer. The 35-year-old is likely to pass easily through waivers.

Red Sox optioned LHP Randy Williams to Triple-A Pawtucket. He was cleared to make room for Jed Lowrie's return from the disabled list. Williams, 35, posted an ugly 6.48 ERA and 6/5 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings during his brief time with the big club.

Red Sox purchased the contract of LHP Randy Williams from Triple-A Pawtucket. Williams has spent all season at Triple-A, where he's posted a 1.29 ERA and 11.1 K/9 rate over 19 games. He'll provide the Sox with another left-handed arm out of the bullpen.