Right-handed reliever Carson Smith reportedly is back with the Red Sox on a minor league contract, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.
Smith, who elected free agency after being outrighted off the Sox' 40-man roster in November, will be invited to major league camp.
The 29-year-old underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in mid-June after injuring himself while throwing his glove in frustration. He also missed most of the 2016 and '17 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Smith enjoyed a successful two seasons with the Mariners before being acquired by the Red Sox in 2015. Since then, he has only pitched 23.2 innings.
Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device.
