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Red Sox bullpen takes a hit as Bobby Poyner lands on disabled list

The Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday that they have placed left-handed reliever Bobby Poyner on the 10-day disabled list with a strained hamstring.

Right-handed pitcher Marcus Walden has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to take Poyner’s roster spot. Walden was scheduled to start for the PawSox on Thursday but will instead take on a bullpen role with the big league club.

Prior to tonight’s game against the New York Yankees, the #RedSox placed LHP Bobby Poyner on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. To fill Poyner’s spot on the 25-man roster, the Red Sox recalled RHP Marcus Walden from Triple-A Pawtucket.