The Red Sox announced that they’ve activated catcher/utilityman Blake Swihart from the 10-day disabled list and designated catcher Dan Butler for assignment to open a spot on the roster. Boston had selected the contract of Butler, 31, when Swihart hit the DL earlier this month. The organization will now have a week to trade Butler or run him through outright waivers.
Butler appeared in just two games for the Sox and went 1-for-6 with a single and a sacrifice fly in that short time. It marked his fist MLB action since a cup of coffee as a 27-year-old back in 2014. In all, Butler has just 27 MLB plate appearances, though he comes with plenty of experience at the Triple-A level. In 1715 plate appearances there across parts of nine seasons, he’s posted a .246/.332/.383 slash at that level. Butler, who has thrown out 30 percent of would-be base thieves in his minor league career, is out of minor league options, meaning any team that acquires him (via waivers or trade) him would have to keep him on the MLB roster.
so basically hell end up back I AAA
What?
He’ll most likely be run throughout outright waivers, clear, and return to Triple-A.
Steve, if Leon or Swihart are injured in the next 10 days can the BoSox put Butler back on the Active Roster or do they have to find some other backup C?
What it means is if Dan clears waivers he will return to Pawtucket. And if the Red Sox need him again they can simply recall him..
That wasn’t my question. What if Swihart or Leon get hurt IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS? Can they call him back or do they have to wait until the full 10 days? The issue is the next 10 days.