Lavarnway was activated from the 60-day DL and optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.

While the Red Sox don't have the catcher depth they enjoyed to begin the season following the release of A.J. Pierzynski and the placement of David Ross on the disabled list, the team appears content to let Christian Vazquez see plenty of playing time with the major league squad the rest of the way. As a result, Lavarnway will continue to hone his development in the minors, likely rejoining the Red Sox in September when rosters expand.

Lavarnway (wrist) re-started his rehab assignment Thursday night after sitting out nine days. He went 3-for-5 with a double for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway is 8-for-14 in four rehab games with the PawSox. It looks like the Red Sox will string him along until the rosters expand in September. Beyond this season, the Red Sox may take him off the 40-man roster in order to protect some younger prospects.

Lavarnway (wrist fracture) is eligible to resume his rehab on Tuesday, the Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson reports.

He had his rehab clock halted last week, but could still make a return later in the season if he can get back on track in his recovery from the fractured wrist. In 2013 Lavarnway put up a .299 average with one home run in 25 games, but it's not clear if he would factor into Boston's mix behind the dish if he were able to return this season.

Red Sox transferred 1B Ryan Lavarnway from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Lavarnway underwent surgery earlier this week for a broken left hamate bone. He's expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks and will likely be optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket once he returns to full health.

Ryan Lavarnway underwent surgery Tuesday in Cleveland for his broken left hamate bone.

Lavarnway is expected to be out 4-6 weeks and will likely be optioned back to Triple-A once he's healthy.

Ryan Lavarnway will miss at least the next 4-6 weeks due to a broken hamate bone in his left wrist.

Surgery to remove the bone is being scheduled. Lavarnway was only up with the big club for a couple days but suffered the injury on a swing during Thursday's contest. He's hit .265/.357/.346 with two homers and 11 RBI in 44 games this season at the Triple-A level.

Red Sox placed 1B/C Ryan Lavarnway on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left wrist.

The results of his MRI haven't been revealed yet, but obviously the injury is bad enough to necessitate a trip to the disabled list. More should be known about a potential timetable for Lavarnway later Friday. Alex Hassan has replaced him on the roster.

Ryan Lavarnway will undergo an MRI on his left wrist Friday.

Lavarnway, who was just called up Monday, injured the wrist during Thursday's game. Obviously more will be known about his timetable when the results of the exam are revealed.

Ryan Lavarnway left Thursday's game versus the Braves with left wrist soreness.

Lavarnway was making his first career start at first base but had to leave for a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning. It's poor timing, as he would be in line to see some at-bats with Mike Napoli (finger) on the disabled list.

Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway was hitting .265/.357/.346 with two homers and 11 RBI in 44 games this season at the Triple-A level. He owns a weak .585 career OPS in the majors and probably won't play enough to carry fantasy relevance anyway.

Red Sox optioned C Ryan Lavarnway to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway did his best to make the club this spring, slashing .289/.357/.474 in 38 at-bats, but the club is set with veterans A.J. Pierzynski and David Ross behind the dish. Lavarnway could be converted to a first baseman at Triple-A to alleviate the logjam the Sox have at backstop in their organization.

Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports that Ryan Lavarnway is "being shopped around" by the Red Sox.

There's no room for Lavarnway in Boston with A.J. Pierzynski and David Ross on the roster and no room for him at Triple-A Pawtucket with Christian Vazquez and Daniel Butler expected to handle the catching duties there. If Lavarnway does wind up back at Pawtucket, he's expected to see most of his playing time at first base and DH.

Ryan Lavarnway went 2-for-2 with a double as the Red Sox beat Northeastern University 5-2 in seven innings Thursday.

By signing A.J. Pierzynski and retaining Mike Napoli and Mike Carp, the Red Sox left Lavarnway on the outside looking in once again. He has an option year left, so he'll probably head back to Triple-A Pawtucket for another go. However, if someone wants to flip a prospect for him, he should be available. The Red Sox have better defensive catchers on the way, and Lavarnway probably won't hit enough to be more than a stopgap first baseman or DH.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Ryan Lavarnway will work at first base in addition to catching during spring training.

The more versatility that the 26-year-old can display during spring training, the better his chances will be of cracking the Opening Day roster. He has intriguing offensive potential, especially with the catcher eligibility, but holds little value in mixed leagues without consistent at-bats.

Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway has seen sporadic time with the Red Sox this season, hitting .283/.323/.383 with eight RBI in 60 at-bats. He'll provide additional depth behind the plate and another right-handed power option off the bench.

Red Sox optioned C Ryan Lavarnway to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway is no longer needed with David Ross set to be activated from the DL. He returns to a .259/.367/.388 batting line over 39 games in the minors.

Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll provide catching depth while David Ross is out. Lavarnway has two hits in eight at-bats for the Red Sox this season.

Red Sox optioned C Ryan Lavarnway to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway saw just seven at-bats with the big club while David Ross was on the DL. He'll need another injury to occur before getting another call-up.

Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll be around for catching depth with David Ross (concussion) on the shelf. Lavarnway has batted .313/.408/.475 with a pair of homers at Triple-A this season.

Red Sox optioned C/DH Ryan Lavarnway to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lavarnway didn't receive any at-bats in his few days with the big club. He's being sent down to make room for the return of John Lackey, who will start Sunday.