According to The Boston Globe, the Red Sox designated pitcher John Smoltz for assignment this afternoon. If he is not claimed on waivers, the club has 10 days to release him or send him to the minors.

Smoltz has struggled this season; he allowed nine hits and eight earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of a 13-6 loss to the Yankees on Thursday night. He has an ERA or 8.33.

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