Red Sox's Dan Butler: Designated for assignment

Butler was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Butler is out of options, so the Red Sox were forced to drop him from their 40-man roster in order to clear a spot for Blake Swihart, who was returned from the disabled list in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old catcher went 1-for-6 in a pair of starts for the Red Sox before being DFA'd. Butler will take a spin through waivers to determine where he'll head next.