Red Sox acquired LHP Craig Breslow from the Diamondbacks for OF Scott Podsednik and RHP Matt Albers.

Breslow has a 2.70 ERA and 42/13 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings this year and is a nice fit for Boston's bullpen as a left-handed specialist. And, of course, the price was right: Podsednik and Albers were spare parts in Boston. The deal also allows Boston to return hard-throwing left-hander Franklin Morales into the rotation, if it so chooses.

The D'Backs and LHP Craig Breslow avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.795 million contract.

Breslow requested a $2.1 million salary and was offered $1.5 million from the Snakes when arbitration figures were exchanged in mid-January. It took around three weeks for the two sides to find a middle ground.

Craig Breslow requested $2.1 million and was offered $1.5 million from the Diamondbacks when arbitration figures were exchanged Tuesday.

Breslow, who was acquired from the Athletics last month in the Trevor Cahill deal, is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 31-year-old left-hander posted a 3.79 ERA and 44/21 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings. They should be able to settle around the midpoint of $1.8 million.

Diamondbacks acquired LHP Craig Breslow, RHP Trevor Cahill and cash considerations from the Athletics for RHPs Ryan Cook and Jarrod Parker and OF Collin Cowgill.

Breslow, 31, posted a 3.79 ERA and 44/21 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings this season. He should fair a little better with the league switch, though his fly ball rate could be an issue. The southpaw figures to make close to $2 million in his second year of arbitration, so it looks like the A's wanted to dump his salary.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com hears that the Diamondbacks would also receive left-hander Craig Breslow from the Athletics in a deal for right-hander Trevor Cahill.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle mentioned this very same scenario earlier this week. Breslow, 31, posted a 3.79 ERA and 44/21 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings this season. The southpaw figures to make close to $2 million in his second year of arbitration.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle hears some buzz that the Phillies have interest in Athletics' left-hander Craig Breslow.

Slusser writes that he could be included in a package alongside Gio Gonzalez. Breslow, 31, posted a 3.79 ERA and 44/21 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings this season. The southpaw figures to make close to $2 million in his second year of arbitration.

Craig Breslow returned to action on Wednesday August 10.

Craig Breslow is likely unavailable to pitch Sunday due to a knot in his left shoulder.

The A's aren't concerned that it's anything serious, so we should consider the lefty reliever day-to-day. He's posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 47 games this season.

Craig Breslow (hamstring) struggled in his spring debut Tuesday, giving up two runs -- one earned -- on three hits in an inning of work against the Reds.

Despite the poor showing, Breslow reiterated after the game that he doesn't expect to have any trouble getting ready for the season. As a lefty specialist, he doesn't need that many spring inning to be prepared.

Craig Breslow (hamstring) had another successful simulated game Saturday and is in to make his spring debut Tuesday.

He was also able to test out the hamstring with some fielding drills. Breslow shouldn't need many appearances to get ready for the start of the season. He'll be fine.

Craig Breslow (hamstring) threw 26 pitches in a minor league game Wednesday.

Breslow will make a similar appearance Saturday before possibly making his Cactus League debut early next week. The left-handed reliever had been limited by a hamstring strain, but he's making quick progress now and should be fine for the start of the regular season.

Craig Breslow (hamstring) may be cleared to pitch in Saturday's Cactus League game.

Breslow will participate in a simulated game Wednesday in A's camp first. If that goes well, he should be cleared to begin appearing in live games again. The left-hander is not in danger of missing Opening Day.

Craig Breslow (hamstring) won't make his spring debut Thursday as originally planned.

Breslow suffered a left hamstring strain on Monday, so his Cactus League debut will have to wait for a couple days. The good news is that he has been able to keep up with his throwing program, so it shouldn't have a huge impact on his preparation for the season. He still has plenty of time.

Craig Breslow may have his Cactus League debut pushed back after developing a hamstring cramp Monday.

Breslow will see how he feels Tuesday before determining whether he will pitch Thursday. The A's have brought the 30-year-old right-hander along slowly this spring after he pitched a career-high 74 2/3 innings last season.

Athletics and LHP Craig Breslow avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

The A's submitted a $1.15 million offer and Breslow's people countered at $1.55 million when arbitration figures were exchanged last Tuesday. It only took about a week to find a kind of middle ground. Breslow, 30, finished with a strong 3.01 ERA and 1.10 WHIP last year while fanning 8.6 batters per nine innings. He will be a valuable setup man for Oakland again this season.

Craig Breslow requested $1.55 million and was offered $1.15 million from the A's when arbitration figures were exchanged Tuesday.

This one should should be solved by the two sides pretty easily given the relatively low amount of money that separates the two figures. Breslow made $425,000 in 2010 while producing another terrific year, as he held a 3.01 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and career-best 8.6 K/9 rate.

Craig Breslow (forearm) is available for Friday's game against the Rays.

It sounds like he felt pretty good during pre-game warm-ups. Breslow hasn't pitched since being hit in the left forearm by a comebacker during Tuesday's game.

Craig Breslow (forearm) isn't sure whether he'll be able to pitch Friday.

Breslow hasn't pitched since being hit in the left forearm by a comebacker on Tuesday. He plans to test his forearm by playing catch before Friday's game. "If not today, then tomorrow," said Breslow.

Craig Breslow (forearm) isn't sure whether he will be available Wednesday.

Breslow was knocked out of Tuesday's game when he was hit in the left forearm by a comebacker. He'll play catch Wednesday to see how he feels, but even if he can't go, he expects to be available Thursday.

Craig Breslow left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays when a comeback hit his left forearm.

Fortunately, Breslow said he is just bruised. Consider him day-to-day.