Red Sox place C Leon on paternity leave

Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon was placed on paternity leave, creating a ripple effect of moves.

Catcher Oscar Hernandez was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket, and to get him on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Chandler Shepherd was designated for assignment after six seasons in the organization without reaching the major leagues.

Leon, 30, is batting .200 in 12 games with a home run and five RBIs. Hernandez, 25, who has 22 games of major league experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 and 2016, has played in just 16 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season, hitting one home run.

Shepherd, 26, struggled this season going 0-5 in eight appearances (seven starts) at Pawtucket. He had a 10.01 ERA over 29 2/3 innings.

--Field Level Media