The Texas Rangers today announced that catcher Bryan Holaday has been claimed on outright waivers by the Boston Red Sox.
 
Holaday was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was designated for assignment on August 1. He batted .324 (11-34) with 2 homers and 9 RBI in 11 games on rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock. Holaday was placed on the DL on July 5 with a left thumb bruise. He batted .238 with 2 homers and 13 RBI in 28 games with the Rangers after being acquired from Detroit on March 29.
 
The Rangers major league roster remains at the 40-man limit.