Red Sox's Blake Swihart: Optioned to minors
Swihart has been optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis:
Up until Sunday, manager John Farrell said the catching situation was still up in the air, but the expected decision came down Monday. Swihart will open the season in the minors while the Red Sox roll with Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez behind the dish.