Red Sox call up Hottovy

With lefty Rich Hill likely needing Tommy John surgery, the Red Sox called up lefty Tommy Hottovy to Boston for tonight's game with Oakland. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team moved Dice-K Matsuzaka, who will also need Tommy John surgery, to the 60-day disabled list.

Dice-K leans towards Tommy John surgery

It could be the end of the road for Dice-K Matsuzaka as he leans towards having Tommy John surgery, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo!. Read more from MLB Trade Rumors.

Just for fun, you can also check out Nikkan Sports article on Dice-K and Tommy John surgery, if you dare!

Dice-K to the DL

More pitching woes for the Red Sox as Dice-K Matsuzaka is headed to the disabled list with a sprained elbow.  Michael Bowden gets the call from Pawtucket while Alfredo Aceves takes Dice-K's spot in the rotation.

Here's how Terry Francona will have his rotation set up after Tuesday night's rain out against Baltimore.


Wednesday vs. Detroit: Clay Buchholz
Thursday vs. Detroit: Josh Beckett
Friday vs. Chicago: Jon Lester
Saturday vs. Chicago: Alfredo Aceves
Sunday vs. Chicago: Tim Wakefield