Brooks Lee hit a pair of two-run home runs — off Justin Wilson in the seventh and off Jorge Alcala in the ninth, when the lead was large enough to try to avoid using Chapman — to turn a potential blowout into a late-and-close situation.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader made a stellar catch to rob Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu of a solo home run.

Righty reliever Justin Slaten, who has been out since May 29 due to shoulder inflammation in his pitching arm, played catch from the mound Tuesday in Boston, marking the first time he has toed the rubber in about two months. Next up are real bullpen sessions for Slaten, whose recovery has been slower than expected.

On Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI posted a picture of Chadwick Tromp, a 30-year-old veteran who has played for three major league teams, in the Worcester Red Sox's dugout. At the time, the Red Sox and Minor League Baseball transaction log had yet to reflect anything about a signing.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox’ need for a starting pitcher reached a new level of obviousness Tuesday. That leaves the Sox mulling their options. Fitts’s spot comes up again Sunday, but thanks to an off day on Thursday, they can wait till as late as Tuesday if they want.

After electing free agency last week, the 30-year-old backstop agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles' division rival.

Brooks Lee hit a two-run single off Jordan Hicks in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox after a 90-minute rain delay.

PORTLAND — Payton Tolle has been with the Portland Sea Dogs for just over a month. If Sea Dogs manager Chad Epperson had gotten his way in spring training, it would’ve been longer.

Connelly Early and David Sandlin were promoted to Triple-A Worcester Tuesday. The two pitching prospects are now one call away from the big leagues.