Allen Webster retired nine of the 10 hitters he faced Thursday in a game against the Marlins that was called due to rain. The game was scoreless in the eighth when play was halted. Webster's impressive showing was the best news for the Red Sox, particularly after he struggled his first time out. The Red Sox want to see more power sinkers and grounders from him this year. Today, seven of his nine outs came on the ground, with one more coming via a K. The only hit he surrendered was a Giancarlo Stanton single.

Allen Webster surrendered three runs and four hits in 1 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Twins. Webster was pretty disappointing in his time in the majors last year, and he could use a strong spring to keep his place on the rotation depth chart. There's nothing he can do to make the Red Sox out of spring training, but if he disappoints, he could be passed by Anthony Ranaudo and/or Rubby De La Rosa in the pecking order.

Red Sox recalled RHP Allen Webster from Triple-A Pawtucket. Webster will be used in a relief role down the stretch, though it's possible he could get a start after the Red Sox clinch. He's put up a 9.57 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in six starts for the big club this season.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Allen Webster was moved to the bullpen only for this season, not beyond. Farrell also said Webster "could very well" return the Red Sox this season. Webster went 1-2 with a 9.57 ERA in six starts earlier this season, but he's a power arm that could be a short-spurt weapon employing a shrunken arsenal.

Allen Webster was shelled for seven earned runs on three hits and five walks on Sunday against Triple-A Durham. The outing was the 23-year-old's shortest of the season, as he lasted only 1 1/3 innings before heading for the showers. After another underwhelming showing in the major leagues during parts of June and July, Webster has struggled mightily since rejoining the Triple-A Pawtucket starting rotation. Over his last two outings, the right-hander has allowed 12 earned runs on 11 hits and six walks in six innings. And a result, he's seemingly been jumped in the organizational pecking order by Brandon Workman.

Red Sox optioned RHP Allen Webster to Triple-A Pawtucket. Webster gets the boot after being knocked around again in his start on Tuesday. It's possible he'll be back the first time the club needs a fifth starter after the break, but Clay Buchholz will be ready soon.

Allen Webster lasted just 2 1/3 innings and surrendered seven runs to the Mariners on Tuesday. Webster was let down by his defense in the first, but he had only himself to blame for the rest of the night. He gave up two homers, both to Kendrys Morales, and he walked a couple of batters. Since it seems that Alfredo Aceves is hurt, the Red Sox may have little choice but to keep Webster in the rotation for a while longer. He hasn't earned it, though.

Allen Webster notched his first major league victory after allowing two runs in six innings Thursday against the Padres. It's Webster's second quality start in five tries as a major leaguer. He wasn't all that sharp today -- he walked four and hit a batter -- but the Padres offense just isn't all that dangerous with Chase Headley slumping, Kyle Blanks absent and Yonder Alonso, Jedd Gyorko and Cameron Maybin all sidelined. Webster is probably going to face the Mariners and A's on the road next week, making him a sneaky play in AL-only leagues. However, he could then lose his rotation spot to Clay Buchholz after the All-Star break.

Allen Webster allowed four runs over six innings in a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Friday. He struck out three and walked two. Webster held the Blue Jays scoreless over the first four innings, but gave up three in the fifth and one more in the sixth. He left in position for the victory, but Andrew Bailey coughed up the lead in the seventh. The young right-hander lines up for a start against the Padres at home next week, but he's not an option outside of AL-only fantasy leagues right now.

Allen Webster will start Friday against the Blue Jays. Webster was originally slated to pitch on Saturday, but the Red Sox are moving things around a bit. The 23-year-old has an 11.25 ERA in 12 innings this season and should obviously be ignored in all fantasy formats.