Red Sox's Phillips Valdez: Designated for assignment

The Red Sox designated Valdez for assignment Tuesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Josh Winckowski to return from the COVID-19 list. Valdez, who has a 4.41 ERA in 16.1 innings this season, could rejoin the Red Sox in his typical mop-up role at some point.