ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have activated outfielder Mike Cameron from the 15-day disabled list.
Cameron was in the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against Tampa Bay. The center fielder missed 34 games with a lower abdominal strain.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Cameron will get playing time in left during the “near future” in an attempt not to overtax him. In those games, Jacoby Ellsbury would start in center.
Also, Boston catcher Victor Martinez, who left Monday’s game with a bruised left big toe, was availble off the bench in an emergency situation.
Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett, on the DL with a lower back strain, had a long toss and short mound session. He could throw a full bullpen on Friday.
