BALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Clay Buchholz from the 15-day disabled list today and optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket, where he had been on a rehabilitation assignment.

Buchholz was placed on the disabled list May 14 with a torn nail on his right middle finger. He was 2-3 with a 5.53 ERA in eight starts with Boston and had a 4.50 ERA in two rehabilitation starts after being sent to Pawtucket on May 25.

Last year, Buchholz threw a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles in his second major league start on Sept. 1.

Boston manager Terry Francona said he wanted the 23-year-old Buchholz to work on his command, fastball consistency and his arm slot while in Triple-A.

"There were some things that needed to be worked on and this is probably the best opportunity to do it," Francona said.