Now that Justin Masterson is a starter (temporarily, we think), and Michael Bowden has experienced a second quick stint in the majors, and John Smoltz is readying for his return to the majors in June ...

Did we forget about Clay Buchholz?

Buchholz was the man doomed to the minors, no matter how well he performed in spring training (and he performed well).

Then he got off to a slow start in April, which included a tweaked hamstring.

But Buchholz looked back in form on Monday.

He pitched six innings for Pawtucket (3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K).

He retired the first six batters, and 13 of the first 14. (The 15th batter hit a home run).

The Red Sox rotation depth may keep Buchholz in Pawtucket, but he will eventually break through.

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