Red Sox prospect 3B Garin Cecchini was 1-for-3 with a grand slam on Thursday for Triple-A Pawtucket.

The 23-year-old also walked and struck out in the game. Cecchini has had a slow month offensively at Pawtucket, as he's batting .217/.299/.367 with four extra-base hits and a 17-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 18 games. That said, he's now hit safely in four straight games, going 5-for-17 (.294) with two extra-base hits, four runs and six RBI during that span. He's appeared in one game for the Red Sox this season and is likely to return to the majors later in the year.

Red Sox optioned INF Garin Cecchini from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Cecchini was just called up earlier this week, but he was never expected to stick around for long. The 23-year-old will return to a .263/.344/.329 batting line in Triple-A.

Red Sox recalled INF Garin Cecchini from Triple-A Pawtucket.

This confirms a report from Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. Cecchini, who had a one-day stint with the big club earlier this month, was batting .263/.344/.329 with two home runs and 24 RBI over 62 games in Triple-A this year. He figures to function in a utility role.

Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish hears that the Red Sox are likely calling up prospect infielder Garin Cecchini.

No word on the corresponding roster move. Cecchini had a one-day stint with the big club earlier this month.

Red Sox optioned 3B Garin Cecchini to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Cecchini was only expected to be with the team briefly, and his stay lasted just one game. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Sunday's victory over the Rays.

Red Sox recalled 3B Garin Cecchini from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Cecchini is only expected to be up briefly, as Stephen Drew is due to be added to the roster soon. The former fourth-round pick has batted just .278/.354/.335 in his first taste of Triple-A this season but is a career .307/.408/.440 hitter in the minors.

According to Alex Speier of WEEI, the Red Sox will call up third base prospect Garin Cecchini on Sunday.

It's likely to be a short stay for Cecchini, who will provide infield depth for the Red Sox until Stephen Drew arrives later in the week. The 23-year-old is off to a sluggish start this season at Triple-A Pawtucket, but he's a .307/.408/.440 career hitter in the minors and was rated Boston's sixth-best prospect this winter by Baseball America.

Red Sox prospect third baseman Garin Cecchini is hitting .438/.526/.500 over his first five games in Triple-A.

In most other organizations, Cecchini would be firmly ensconced at third base, but the Red Sox have Will Middlebrooks hitting .231/.333/.538 and Xander Bogaerts hitting .360/.448/.440. Cecchini will continue to star for Triple-A Pawtucket until there is an injury or a trade.

Red Sox prospect Garin Cecchini fanned all four times up Thursday versus the Marlins.

Cecchini had been 3-for-7 with a couple of walks this spring before his rough day. The 22-year-old is one possibility to emerge as the Red Sox's long-term third baseman, though he could also end up in the outfield. He hit .322/.443/.471 with 23 steals in a 2013 season split evenly between high-A Salem and Double-A Portland.