BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today added right-handed pitcher James Norwood to the active roster. To make room for Norwood, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Norwood, 28, was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday in exchange for cash considerations. The right-hander has made 20 relief appearances for Philadelphia this season, posting an 8.31 ERA (16 ER/17.1 IP) with 22 strikeouts and nine walks. He has made 48 relief appearances during his Major League career, combining to post a 5.48 ERA (27 ER/44.1 IP) for the Chicago Cubs (2018-20), San Diego Padres (2021), and Phillies (2022). Selected by the Cubs in the seventh round of the 2014 MLB Draft out of St. Louis University, Norwood is 7-7 with a 4.05 ERA (54 ER/120.0 IP) in 103 relief appearances at the Triple-A level.

Crawford, 26, started last night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing four runs on six hits over 4.0 innings. In 10 appearances (two starts) for Boston this season, the right-hander is 1-2 with a 6.41 ERA (14 ER/19.2 IP).