Layne pitched a scoreless seventh inning, striking out one in Friday night's win over the Yankees. He earned his first hold of the season.

Layne pitched in a situation that typically would call for Andrew Miller, who was traded to Baltimore on Thursday. He's been sharp for Triple-A Pawtucket, going 5-1 with a 1.48 ERA and holding lefties to a .136 average.

Layne was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, the Boston Globe reports.

Both Layne and Alex Wilson will join the Boston bullpen, providing insurance in the wake of Thursday's transactions. Layne has appeared in only one game for the Sox this season, allowing one walk and no hits to three batters faced. In 48.0 innings at Triple-A, Layne boasts a 1.50 ERA with 53 strikeouts.

Red Sox optioned LHP Tommy Layne to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Layne threw two-third of a scoreless inning Saturday as he served as the 26th man in the doubleheader versus the Orioles. The left will return to a 1.51 ERA at Pawtucket.

Red Sox recalled LHP Tommy Lane from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lane is the 26th man for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has a 1.51 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46/18 K/BB ratio in 41 2/3 innings at Triple-A Pawtucket this year.

Tommy Layne will join the Red Sox as the 26th man for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

The 29-year-old southpaw owns a 1.51 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46/18 K/BB ratio over 41 2/3 innings at Triple-A Pawtucket this season. He'll head back to the minors after the game.

Red Sox reassigned LHP Tommy Layne, RHP Brayan Villarreal, OF Corey Brown and INF Mike McCoy to minor league camp.

The Sox had already pretty much decided on their bullpen, so none of these cuts are a surprise. Both Layne and Villarreal have a chance to contribute at some point this season.

Red Sox signed LHP Tommy Layne to a minor league contract.

He seems likely to receive an invitation to spring training. Layne spent most of 2013 at Triple-A with the Padres, but he put up a 2.84 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 25 1/3 innings the last two seasons at the big league level. He'll likely wind up as depth in the minors.

Padres sent LHP Tommy Layne outright to Triple-A Tuscon.

Layne was designated for assignment late last month and drew no interest from other teams on waivers. He had a 4.50 ERA in 49 appearances this year at Triple-A.

Padres designated LHP Tommy Layne for assignment.

The Padres needed to make room in order to put Cory Luebke and Joe Wieland back on the 40-man roster. Layne hasn't been up with the Padres a ton the last two years but has posted a 2.84 ERA over 40 appearances.

Padres recalled LHP Tom Layne from Triple-A Tucson.

Layne has done a nice job for the Padres this season, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6/2 K/BB ratio over his 7 1/3 inning of work. He'll work in middle relief for the Padres.

Padres optioned LHP Tom Layne to Triple-A Tucson.

Layne has pitched well this season in his brief time with the Padres and was also good for them last year, but they've decided to add a righty to the bullpen. He should be back later.

Padres recalled LHP Tom Layne from Triple-A Tucson.

Layne posted a 1.59 ERA and 4/0 K/BB ratio in 5 2/3 innings during his first stint with the Padres earlier this season. He figures to pitch in middle relief.

Padres optioned LHP Tom Layne to Triple-A Tucson.

Layne did a nice job in his first six outings of the season, compiling a 1.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 4/0 K/BB ratio in 5 2/3 innings of work. He'll continue to serve as bullpen depth at Triple-A until another injury strikes the Padres' bullpen.

Padres recalled LHP Tom Layne from Triple-A Tucson.

Layne has a 3.32 ERA in 19 innings for the Padres since debuting in the majors last year. He was used as more of a specialist in 26 appearances last season, but since Joe Thatcher is healthy, the Padres figure to use him in longer stints now.

Padres optioned LHP Tom Layne to Triple-A Tuscon.

Layne was only in the majors for a couple of days. The southpaw should get another shot later this summer.

Padres recalled LHP Tom Layne from Triple-A Tucson.

Layne, 28, had a 4.00 ERA and 13/12 K/BB ratio in 18 innings over 19 appearances this season in Triple-A. He'll operate in middle relief.

Padres optioned LHP Tom Layne to Triple-A Tuscon.

The move, coupled with Kyle Blanks also being optioned to Triple-A, drops the Padres down to their requisite 25-man roster for Opening Day. The 28-year-old lefty struggled mightily this spring, posting a 9.90 ERA, 2.30 WHIP over his 10 innings of work. He's likely to see time with the Padres bullpen at some point in 2013.

Tom Layne registered his first career save with a perfect inning in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Layne got a groundout and a flyout before getting Pedro Alvarez looking to end the game. Dale Thayer had pitched in two straight games and blew a save Tuesday, but it's not clear if he was unavailable or if manager Bud Black just wanted to change things up. Layne, 27, hasn't allowed just one baserunner and no runs while striking out eight in his first 4 1/3 big league innings.