Thursday, May 26, 2011

Okajima headed to Triple-A squad

Boston — Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima has cleared waivers and will be outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket, the Red Sox said Tuesday.

Okajima, who was designated for assignment last week, will join up with the team on Thursday.

"No teams came in for me and I will stay here in the minors," Okajima said in a blog entry on his website.

The 35-year-old last pitched in the majors on May 9 against the Minnesota Twins and is 1-0 with a 4.32 ERA in seven appearances this season.

Okajima started the season in the minors for the first time after losing a tight race in spring training. He was called up by the Red Sox on April 18.

Okajima played a significant role in the Red Sox's run to the 2007 World Series title by posting a 2.22 ERA in a team-high 66 regular-season games.

He has pitched in at least 56 games in each of the past four seasons.


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