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Red Sox designate Edward Mujica; Matt Barnes on tap?

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  • Gordon Edes, Red Sox reporter, ESPNBoston.com Close
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BOSTON -- Reliever Edward Mujica, once considered a viable alternative to Koji Uehara as Red Sox closer, has been designated for assignment, paving the way for the likely promotion of rookie Matt Barnes from Triple-A Pawtucket.