Red Sox catchers Swihart, Hanigan head to DL

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BOSTON — The Red Sox made a number of roster moves Sunday, placing left fielder/catcher Blake Swihart (left ankle sprain) and catcher Ryan Hanigan (neck strain) on the disabled list and optioning reliever Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket.

Boston called up outfielder Rusney Castillo, catcher Sandy Leon and reliever Heath Hembree to replace those three.

Swihart is scheduled to see Boston-area foot specialist Dr. George Theodore on Sunday, and manager John Farrell said a more severe injury has not been ruled out. Swihart exited Boston’s win Saturday after running into a wall while chasing a foul ball in left field.

The Red Sox lost a couple of catchers when Ryan Hanigan and Blake Swihart went to the disabled list. Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images

Chris Young will start in left regularly, with Castillo serving as the fourth …

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