Boesch announced Tuesday that he has retired from professional baseball, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Brennan Boesch (wrist) was activated off the disabled list Friday and reported to Triple- A Pawtucket.

Red Sox optioned OF Brennan Boesch to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox announce here that Brennan Boesch fractured his right wrist Friday and is out indefinitely.