Red Sox roster moves include Boston cutting bait with rookie reliever who has pitched 35 games

As the Boston Red Sox wrapped up their roster adjustments prior to the Monday trade deadline, they parted ways with rookie reliever Ryan Watson, who has spent the entire season with the team. Watson, a Rule 5 pick, was designated for assignment, reported sources on Tuesday. To replace him, the team called upon newcomer Erik Miller, acquired in a trade that sent Marcelo Mayer to San Francisco.

Gonzalez, an infielder, was optioned to Triple-A to accommodate outfielder Eli White, who was recently brought in from Atlanta. Backup catcher Jake Rogers was also added to the active roster, replacing Carlos Narváez, who had been traded to Baltimore. The move to clear a 40-man roster spot allowed the Red Sox to incorporate Miller, whose impressive statistics make him a valuable asset in late-inning situations.