The Boston Red Sox designated pitcher Justin Masterson for assignment Sunday, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe.
Much like the Red Sox as a whole, Masterson has turned in a disappointing 2015 campaign. He sports a 4-2 record but an ugly 5.55 ERA, and manager John Farrell commented on the move, per Tom Caron of NESN:
Masterson DFA'd. "It was time to inform him," said John Farrell. Says the move gives innings to others. #RedSox
— Tom Caron (@TomCaron) August 9, 2015
Boston signed the former Cleveland Indians ace to a one-year deal this offseason worth $9.