Red Sox designate former Blue Jays OF Raimel Tapia for assignment

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Raimel Tapia has been designated for project by the Boston Red Sox.

The 29-year-old, who slashed .264/.333/.368 with Boston this season in 39 begins, has performed in all three outfield positions. He went 4-for-13 as a pinch-hitter.

The Domincan left-hander performed final season with the Blue Jays, the place he slashed .265/.292/.380 in 128 video games.

The Red Sox made the transfer to be able to make room for infielder Christian Arroyo, who was coming off the 10-day Injured List.

The membership now has seven days to both commerce Tapia or place him on irrevocable outright waivers, until one other group claims him first.