Red Sox Activate Baldelli
The Red Sox activated center fielder Rocco Baldelli from the disabled list before tonight's game against the Indians and optioned outfielder Jonathan Van Every to Pawtucket. Baldelli, who had been on the DL with a tight hamstring, was put right into the lineup.
Jacoby Ellsbury could have started, but manager Terry Francona held him back with lefthander Jeremy Sowers on the mound for the Indians, giving Ellsbury an extra day to rest his tight hamstring.
Kevin Youkilis was still out of the lineup with tightness in his side. Jeff Bailey plays first base.
The Indians' lineup:
Ben Francisco, cf
Asdrubal Cabrera, ss
Victor Martinez, c
Mark DeRosa, 3b
Dave Dellucci, lf
Ryan Garko, 1b
Jhonny Peralta, dh
Matt LaPorta, rf
Luis Valbuena, 2b
Jeremy Sowers, lhp
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