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After strong spring, Swihart bound for Triple-A

Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez will be the two catchers for the Red Sox to start the season. The fact that Swihart was the only catcher of the three to still have options played a role in the decision.

The switch-hitting Swihart -- who turns 25 on April 3 -- did what he could in his bid to make the team, hitting .325 in Grapefruit League action, while showing improvement on defense.

Former first-round pick Deven Marrero was optioned to Pawtucket along with Swihart. First baseman Sam Travis, ranked No.