Monday was an eventful day for the Boston Red Sox.
The club made several roster moves in addition to suspending outfielder Jarren Duran for two games following his use of a homophobic slur. Right-hander Brayan Bello was reinstated from the paternity leave list and will start Monday's game vs. the Texas Rangers, left-hander James Paxton was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left calf strain, and southpaw Bailey Horn was recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
Left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino and righty Brad Keller were optioned to Triple-A. Second baseman Jamie Westbrook was designated for assignment.
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With multiple roster spots open, the Red Sox promoted catcher/first base prospect Mickey Gasper and right-hander Chase Shugart to the big-league club.
Gasper, 28, has raked this season at Worcester and Double-A Portland. Through 84 games between the two levels, he boasts a .341/.458/.559 slash line with 12 home runs and 54 RBI.
Shugart, 27, has a 4-2 record with a 4.98 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 28 appearances (five starts) for Worcester this year.
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Westbrook hit .150/.234/.350 in 48 plate appearances with Boston. He has slashed .291/.381/.475 in 71 Triple-A games.
The Red Sox will start a crucial three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on Monday night.