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- Updated: August 15, 2016
CLEVELAND — The Red Sox recalled right-hander Heath Hembree along with infielders Marco Hernandez and Deven Marrero from Triple-A Pawtucket prior to Monday’s makeup game at Progressive Field.
The moves were necessary after the team placed right-hander Steven Wright on the 15-day disabled, retroactive to Aug. 8, with a right shoulder strain and first baseman Hanley Ramirez on the bereavement list Monday. Following Sunday’s 16-2 win against the D-backs, the Sox optioned left-hander Roenis Elias down to Pawtucket.
“We needed the balance,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “We needed to get back to 13 position players given the temporary physical status of guys. The versatility had a lot to do with it.”
Getting back to balance had a heavy influence, but so did the play of the players called up.
Hernandez had been swinging the bat well …
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