The Red Sox optioned Chavis to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Chavis booted a grounder at first base Sunday, the second time he's failed to make a routine play this spring, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

Chavis went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.

Chavis went 2-for-3 with a three-run, opposite-field home run in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Chavis played three innings at second base in Friday's exhibition against Northeastern University, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis reported to spring training at 208 pounds, down 14 pounds from his listed weight in 2018, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "I feel faster. I feel more mobile," Chavis said Monday.

Chavis had his contract selected from Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis has been taking ground balls at second base and could receive some reps in left field in order to provide defensive versatility within the Red Sox's system moving forward, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.

Chavis was promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and two runs Sunday in Double-A Portland's 6-2 win over Akron.

Chavis went 0-for-4, striking out all four times, as the designated hitter for Double-A Portland on Saturday.

Chavis was promoted to Double-A Portland on Saturday.

Chavis (suspension) will make his 2018 debut with short-season Lowell on Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis (suspension) is able to return to action Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

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Boston Red Sox top hitting prospect Michael Chavis has been suspended 80 games for a positive PED test, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com. Chavis does not know how he tested positive, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. He is a 2014 first round draft pick that finished 2017 in Double-A Portland, compiling 31 total homers. Chavis will not be eligible to play for any minor league team until the end of June. Chavis should not be owned in redrafts. In dynasty leagues, this deflates some of his value and subsequently the team's ability to move him in a trade, a likely option with the major league roster full of depth.

Chavis (oblique) was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Chavis (oblique) was placed on the minor-league disabled list Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

The Red Sox reassigned Chavis (oblique) to their minor-league camp Sunday.

Chavis (oblique) took grounders and a few dry swings Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Chavis recently suffered an oblique injury and will be sidelined indefinitely, John Tomase of WEEI.com reports.

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Boston Red Sox infield prospect Michael Chavis is dealing with an oblique injury. It is something that could keep him on the shelf for a couple weeks. Chavis is not going to make the Red Sox's Opening Day roster but should debut at some point in 2018.

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Boston Red Sox infield prospect Michael Chavis could get a chance at playing time, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Chavis was a first-round pick in 2014, hitting 31 home runs and driving in 94 runs over 126 games in 2017, advancing to Double-A Portland. The issue for the 22-year-old is that he is a third baseman and is now blocked by 21-year-old Rafael Devers. He did play some first base in the Arizona Fall League and will likely get an opportunity at first base this spring as well. If Hanley Ramirez or Mitch Moreland get injured or see inconsistency at first, look at Chavis as the next man up in Boston.

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Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis was invited to MLB spring training. Chavis was one of the best power-hitting infielders in the minors in 2017, hitting 31 homers and slugging .563 at the High-A and Double-A level. There are concerns about how much swing and miss there is in his profile (113 strikeouts in 126 games) as well as where exactly he will be able to play, but because of the plus power in his right-handed bat, he has a chance to contribute to the Red Sox in 2018.

Chavis has been invited to the Red Sox's major-league camp this spring, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Chavis got experience during Fall Instructional camp and the Arizona Fall League at first base, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Chavis will play some first base in the Arizona Fall Leauge, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

Chavis currently has an 11-game hitting streak at Double-A Portland, going 17-for-43 with three home runs, five doubles, nine RBI and 11 runs scored over that stretch.

Chavis went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored for Double-A Portland on Sunday.

Chavis was promoted to Double-A Portland on Thursday, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

Chavis, 21, is hitting .318/.388/.641 with 17 home runs and a 57:19 K:BB in 250 plate appearances for High-A Salem.

Chavis went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored for High-A Salem on Saturday.

Chavis (elbow) is active and has seven hits, including four home runs, in 15 at-bats at High-A Salem.

Chavis was placed on the 7-day disabled list at High-A Salem after sustaining an elbow injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Chavis was promoted to High-A Salem on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. He served as Salem's designated hitter Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored.

Chavis is hitting just .228 for Low-A Greenville since his return from a thumb injury in June. Greenville manager Darren Fenster told Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com that Chavis has been slow to get back the timing that he had during his red-hot start to the season.

Chavis, who struck out in 31 percent of his plate appearances in 2015, has dropped that figure to 16 percent in 2016.

Chavis (thumb) was activated by Low-A Greenville on Monday, the Greenville News reports. He was set to play Monday night, but the Drive's game against Kannapolis was postponed.

Chavis will not require surgery on his injured left thumb, the Boston Globe reports.

Chavis tore a thumb ligament in Saturday's game against Single-A Columbia, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

Chavis went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI for Low-A Greenville on Friday.

Chavis went 2-for-4 with a double for Low-A Greenville on Tuesday. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight games (13-for-39) to raise his average to .218.

Chavis is hitting .199 with a 35.6 percent strikeout rate in 177 plate appearances with Low-A Greenville.

Chavis homered and hit a walk-off double for Low-A Greenville on Thursday.

Chavis could earn a spot with Low-A Greenville when training camp breaks, Sox Prospects reports. He had a phenomenal start to the minor league portion of spring games Wednesday, with a double, a triple, a homer and a walk.

Chavis has been assigned to the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. In three games in the rookie league, he's 2-for-10 with a double and two strikeouts.

The Red Sox have selected Chavis with the 26th overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft.