SARASOTA, Fla. — There wasn’t anything Blake Swihart could do.
He had an impressive spring training, showing improved receiving ability and a better throwing arm behind the plate after transitioning from the outfield back to catcher. And he hit .325.
But his time in Red Sox camp came to an end yesterday when he was optioned back to Triple-A Pawtucket where he’s slated to begin the season.
“Blake had a very strong camp and showed improvements defensively,” manager John Farrell said. “Swung the bat very well. For the player that he is and the person that he is, you love him as a person.