Red Sox Place Bobby Jenks on Disabled List, Call Up Randy Williams from Pawtucket

Red Sox right-handed reliever Bobby Jenks has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with back tightness, according to various reports out of St. Petersburg.

This marks the third time that Jenks has been on the DL, the second time with back issues. He had allowed two runs in 3 1/3 innings since returning from his latest stint.

Randy Williams has been called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to take Jenks' place on the roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Tommy Hottovy was designated for assignment.

Williams, also a lefty, was 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA and six saves in 19 games for the PawSox. He has appeared in 90 major league games for four organizations, including 27 games with the Chicago White Sox last season.