Triggs became a free agent Monday after refusing an outright assignment to the minors, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Triggs (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Triggs (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right radial nerve irritation, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Triggs is dealing with a pinched nerve in his neck following Friday's loss to the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Triggs will start Friday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Triggs allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings Sunday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.

Triggs will start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Triggs (0-2) was credited with the loss Wednesday against the Braves. He allowed three runs on three hits while striking out three in three innings.

Triggs was recalled from the Red Sox's alternate training site Wednesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Triggs was claimed off waivers by Boston on Wednesday and optioned to the team's alternate training site.