PORTLAND – The Boston Red Sox promoted lefthanded pitcher Tommy Hottovy from Single-A Wilmington to Double-A Portland on Monday. Hottovy replaces Luis Mendoza, who was traded to the Texas Rangers for Bryan Corey.

In 21 games for Wilmington this season, Hottovy recorded an 8-6 record with a 2.80 ERA while striking out 91 and walking 35 in 122 innings pitched. He was drafted by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the June 2004 draft.