RED SOX ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES

FORT MYERS, FL—The Red Sox today optioned first baseman Lars Anderson and shortstop Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket.  The club also reassigned right-handed pitchers Justin Germano and Doug Mathis and outfielder Josh Kroeger to minor league camp.

The announcements were made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington.

With today’s moves, the Red Sox now have 41 players in Big League Camp, including 30 from the 40-man roster, two on the 60-day disabled list and nine non-roster invitees.