RHP Carson Smith was activated from the 60-day disabled list before Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays and pitched a scoreless inning of relief in the 18th inning. Smith was sidelined while recovering from Tommy John surgery and has not appeared in a major league game since May 14, 2016. "Reported today. He's cleared," manager John Farrell said of Smith. "Still a little bit sore from being struck with a comeback a couple of days ago." Smith went 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA in 11 minor league rehab outings (one start) prior to his activation.

RHP Carson Smith was activated from the 60-day disabled list. Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2016 and is back after making 11 rehab appearances for Triple-A Pawtucket and Double-A Portland. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Seattle Mariners on Dec. 15, 2015, and made only three appearances for Boston in 2016 before going down. Smith is 3-5 with a 2.00 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 82 career major league games.

The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Carson Smith from the 60-day disabled list and designated right-hander Kyle Martin for assignment on Tuesday.Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2016 and is back after making 11 rehab appearances for Triple-A Pawtucket and Double-A Portland. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Seattle Mariners on Dec. 15, 2015, and made only three appearances for Boston in 2016 before going down.Smith is 3-5 with a 2.00 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 82 career major league games.Martin, 26, appeared in two games for the Red Sox this season, allowing one run in 2 1/3 total innings. Martin spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Pawtucket, where he posted a 4.36 ERA in 33 relief appearances.

RHP Carson Smith (Tommy John surgery) threw a scoreless seventh inning for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday in Buffalo on his rehabilitation assignment. In his past five appearances with Pawtucket, he has allowed no runs and two hits in five innings. He has made nine rehab appearances between Double-A Portland (one game) and Pawtucket (eight) since Aug. 5 and has allowed six hits, five walks, four earned runs while striking out six in 7 2/3 innings.

RHP Carson Smith (recovery from Tommy John surgery) spoke with manager John Farrell Sunday following his third rehab appearance with Triple-A Pawtucket. Farrell said the report he received from Pawtucket manager Kevin Boles was the command was good and velocity was increased. Smith told Farrell the recovery time is getting less from each outing. Smith threw 13 pitches and will resume his rehab Tuesday. Farrell also said it's likely Smith will rehab with Pawtucket for the entire allowable time.

RHP Carson Smith, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, struck out two in a scoreless fifth inning during a rehab appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket. Smith threw 13 pitches during his third rehab appearance and is slated to continue making appearances at Triple-A for the time being.

RHP Carson Smith moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, and he threw a scoreless inning. In his first rehab outing, he gave up two runs in one-third of an inning for Double-A Portland on Saturday. Smith is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in May 2016.

RHP Carson Smith, making his way back from Tommy John surgery, had his first rehab outing Saturday night for Double-A Portland. He pitched an inning and walked three, but the reports were good. "He's on rehab and he's going to take some time," said manager John Farrell. "He came out of it fine. The command wasn't there but for the first time, he came out of it healthy, showed decent arm strength so his next outing will be Tuesday at Pawtucket."

RHP Carson Smith (Tommy John recovery) is on track to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Portland. Smith threw all of his pitches -- 21 total -- while facing live hitters before Wednesday's game against the Indians. He will join Triple-A Pawtucket to continue his rehab if all goes according to plan Saturday. Manager John Farrell offered no timetable for his return. "We're talking about a year and a half. While there's a lot of encouraging signs ... he's going to need some appearances just to continue to build endurance," Farrell said.

RHP Carson Smith, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2016, threw a simulated relief appearance off the Fenway Park mound on Monday.

RHP Carson Smith, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2016, has restarted the early phases of a throwing program in Fort Myers, Fla., though he has not gone on a mound yet. The Red Sox shut him down in June after he sustained inflammation in his shoulder during a simulated game. Boston is hopeful Smith can return and contribute out of the bullpen this season.

RHP Carson Smith, coming back from Tommy John surgery, has been told to rest for the weekend. He will be re-evaluated Monday.

RHP Carson Smith had his scheduled rehab assignment for Sunday pushed back due to shoulder inflammation. Smith tossed a simulated inning earlier this week and was set to report to Triple-A Pawtucket for his first game since undergoing Tommy John surgery last May.

RHP Carson Smith, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw a simulated inning Thursday in Philadelphia and then headed back to Boston. A rehab assignment is up next for Smith, 27, who hasn't pitched since May 2016. He underwent surgery May 24, 2016.

RHP Carson Smith, completing his road back from Tommy John surgery, is slated to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Pawtucket this week.

RHP Carson Smith (Tommy John recovery) is scheduled to face live hitting on the mound Tuesday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said Sunday. Smith threw 25 pitches off the Fenway Park mound Saturday. He has not pitched since May 14, 2016.

RHP Carson Smith (Tommy John recovery) threw 25 pitches off the Fenway Park mound before Saturday's game. "He's progressing towards games," manager John Farrell said. Farrell said Smith will be re-evaluated after a normal work day Sunday, but did not have a timetable for his return. Smith began the season on the disabled list and has not pitched since last May 14.

RHP Carson Smith, who underwent Tommy John surgery May 24, 2016, faced live hitters for the first time Wednesday afternoon since getting injured when he faced 2B Dustin Pedroia and OF Andrew Benintendi in a simulated game. He threw about 20 pitches, though neither hitter made any swings. Smith said all his pitches felt fine and manager John Farrell said hitters not swinging gave the Red Sox a better gauge of his release point. Smith's next simulated game will be Saturday, though the Red Sox did not determine if hitters will swing. Farrell also said if Saturday goes well, a rehab assignment could begin sometime next week.

RHP Carson Smith (Tommy John surgery) had his activities postponed because of rain. On Wednesday, he will throw a simulated game and live batting practice.

RHP Carson Smith is scheduled to face live hitters next week for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2016. The 27-year-old is 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA in 82 career relief appearances. He has 26 walks and 104 strikeouts in 81 innings.