Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Optioned to Triple-A

Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Bernardino will head back to Worcester after being called up Monday, tossing a scoreless inning while allowing a walk and striking out batter in Friday's 7-2 win over Arizona. The move opens a roster spot for Garrett Whitlock (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.