The Red Sox on Tuesday recalled lefthanded pitcher Jalen Beeks from Triple A Pawtucket and optioned righthander William Cuevas to the PawSox.
Beeks received the promotion on his 25th birthday and will serve as a long reliever with Hector Velazquez transitioning to the rotation getting the start Tuesday night against Texas at Fenway Park.
Beeks made his major league debut June 7 against Detroit, taking the loss after giving up six runs in four innings. He is 5-5 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 starts for Pawtucket this season, being named to the International League All-Star team.