Carson Smith and Brock Holt to the DL: Swihart to get shot in left field

May 20, 2016

 

Noe Ramirez was recalled by the Red Sox on Friday. Photo courtesy of Sue Zeiba with permission

Noe Ramirez was recalled by the Red Sox on Friday. Photo courtesy of Sue Zeiba with permission

The Boston Red Sox announced today that they have put Carson Smith on the 15 day DL with a right elbow ailment.  They have also put Brock Holt on the seven day concussion disabled list.

They Red Sox called up Blake Swihart (C/LF) and Noe Ramirez (RP). With Holt struggling recently, look for Swihart to be given the opportunity in the next week to take over the left field position.