Bates to PawSox?

Kevin Thomas at the Portland Press Herald is reporting that Portland Sea Dogs outfielder Aaron Bates has been promoted to the PawSox.

Bates is off to a great start for the Sea Dogs, batting .340 with 7 home runs and 39 RBI’s.  He was named the Eastern League’s Offensive Player of the Month for May.  He comes to Pawtucket at a time when the offense is struggling.

No word on what corresponding roster move the PawSox will have to make to add Bates to the team.