Red Sox swap catchers, cutting Swihart and calling up León

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The Boston Red Sox hope to recharge their pitching staff by changing the battery. Catcher Blake Swihart, once a top prospect and promising piece for Boston's future, was designated for assignment Tuesday, and veteran Sandy Leon was called up from Triple-A. The World Series champions are just 6-12 after dropping the opener of a two-game series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and pitching is mostly to blame. The club's starters entered that game with a 7.18 ERA, worst in the majors.

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