The Red Sox have promoted left-hander Brian Johnson from Triple-A Pawtucket, the team announced on Saturday. Johnson is ranked the team's No. 6 prospect by MLB.com.
In 16 starts for Pawtucket this year, Johnson owns an 8-6 record with an impressive 2.73 ERA. He has also struck out 8.5 batters per nine innings.
Johnson will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, and could be an option in the start rotation after the All-Star break, ESPN.com reports.