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Tavarez heading to Pawtucket

By Joe McDonald
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON -- Julian Tavarez has cleared waivers and accepted his minor-league assignment. The right-handed reliever will join the PawSox at some point in the next couple of days. He was designated for assignment on May 12.

Some teams showed interest in the versatile pitcher, but did not grab him. The Red Sox are still responsible for Tavarez's contract, which he's still owed about $2.8 million for the rest of the season.

In another roster move, the Red Sox optioned reliever Chris Smith back to Pawtucket.

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