Sox Notes: Cash re-acquired from Astros; Delcarmen headed to DL

Kevin Cash is returning to the Red Sox. (Boston Globe)

* The Boston Red Sox today re-acquired catcher Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Angel Sanchez. The 32-year-old Cash appeared in 19 games behind the plate (18 starts) for Houston this season. He hit .204 (11-for-54) with two home runs and four RBI before being designated for assignment on June 22 and outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock. He returns for his second stint with Boston after hitting .207 over 73 games with the Sox in 2007-08. Major League sources tell WBZ’s Dan Roche that catcher Jason Varitek will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken foot/leg. This is the likely corresponding move for the injury.

* MLB sources also tell Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that Red Sox righthander Manny Delcarmen will be placed on the disabled list with a right forearm strain. The corresponding move is to be determined, but right-handers Robert Manuel and Fernando Cabrera are the likely candidates.

Sox Summary: Sox fall to Astros and Rays in split squad twinbill

The Red Sox have had a very tough day, as they fell to the Houston Astros, 3-0 on Tuesday afternoon, before the other squad was also shutout, 7-0 by the Tampa Bay Rays in the evening.

In the day game, the Red Sox got four hits from as many players. Jason Varitek went 1-for-2 to help lead the offense. Jon Lester was superb in four innings, as he gave up just three hits and an earned run, while walking two and striking out a pair as well.

David Ortiz finished 2-for-2 in the nightcap for the Red Sox, while Mike Cameron also collected a hit in two at bats. Felix Doubront also had a successful start in the loss, as he tossed three shutout innings in which he allowed just a single hit and a walk, while fanning one Ray.

The Red Sox re-unite and don the green caps on Wednesday, as they welcome Jason Bay and the New York Mets to City of Palms Park for a St. Patrick’s Day matinee that will be televised on NESN and broadcast on WEEI.