Brasier retired the only batter he faced in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier, who was pitching for a third consecutive day, was called on to clean up a bases-loaded mess left by Tyler Thornburgh in the sixth inning and struck out Trey Mancini. It's the kind of high-leverage situation that indicates a manager's confidence in a reliever. The unheralded Brasier was nowhere near the radar when the season started, but has pitched well since being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket, giving up two runs in 15.2 innings (1.15 ERA).

The Red Sox selected Brasier's contract from Triple-A Pawtucket ahead of Sunday's game against the Royals, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After making seven appearances with the Angels in 2013, Brasier underwent Tommy John surgery the following season and hadn't resurfaced in the big leagues until Sunday. He earned the call to the majors after dazzling as the closer for Pawtucket, recording 13 saves in 40.1 innings to go with a 1.34 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:8 K:BB. Expect him to work in the middle innings or handle mop-up duty during his initial appearances with Boston.

Brasier (elbow) was outrighted off the Angels' 40-man roster Monday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports. Brasier's 2014 campaign was lost to Tommy John surgery, and he may struggle to reclaim a spot on the Angels' 40-man if his velocity proves diminished. In parts of three seasons at the Triple-A level, Brasier has posted a 4.40 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 137:49 K:BB over 143.1 innings.

Angels transferred RHP Ryan Brasier from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move cleared room on the 40-man roster for the addition of Brennan Boesch. Brasier is out indefinitely with a right elbow strain.

Angels placed RHP Ryan Brasier on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, with a right elbow strain. Brasier arrived to camp with the tightness. It's not clear at this point how long the reliever will be on the shelf.

Ryan Brasier will begin the season on the minor league disabled list due to tightness in his forearm and elbow. Brasier arrived to camp with the tightness and has been rehabbing. It's not clear how long he might be sidelined. Brasier appeared in seven games for the Angels last season.

Angels recalled RHP Ryan Brasier from Triple-A Salt Lake. Brasier appeared in two games for the Angels earlier in the season, allowing a pair of runs in two innings of work. He'll function in a middle relief role for the Halos.

Angels optioned RHP Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Salt Lake. Brasier was only up in the bigs for five days this time around. He will probably be back and forth all summer.

Angels recalled RHP Ryan Brasier from Triple-A Salt Lake. Brasier allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over two innings of work in his first stint with the Angels earlier this month. He'll provide some much-needed bullpen depth.

Angels optioned RHP Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Salt Lake.