Red Sox activate Matsuzaka among roster moves
Washington Nationals, it will be his first start since May 16, 2011 against Baltimore. In addition, the Sox designated outfielder Marlon Byrd for assignment, activated outfielder Ryan Kalish from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket
Chen shines as O's edge Red Sox
Saltalamacchia hit back-to-back singles to begin the seventh and moved up on Darnell McDonald's sac bunt, but Chen struck out Marlon Byrd and got Aviles on a pop-up behind first base to escape. Beckett set the Orioles down in order in the eighth and Pedro
Cubs deal Byrd to Red Sox
The Chicago Cubs traded outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Michael Bowden and a player to be named