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Scott Podsednik (Red Sox)

5/22/12 9:57 am

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Red Sox have called up outfielder Scott Podsednik from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Not a big surprise, as both Cody Ross (foot) and Ryan Sweeney (concussion) are expected to be placed on the disabled list Tuesday. Podsednik, who was acquired from the Phillies earlier this month, is hitting .323 (10-for-31) with one homer and two stolen bases over his first nine games with the PawSox. The 36-year-old outfielder hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2010 as a member of the Dodgers.

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Ryan Sweeney (Red Sox)

5/21/12 10:10 pm

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Monday night that Ryan Sweeney did not pass his concussion test.

Nothing official from the team yet, but it’s very likely that Sweeney is placed on the special 7-day disabled list for concussions. The 27-year-old outfielder suffered whiplash as a result of making a diving catch during Saturday’s game.

Source: twitter.com

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Clay Buchholz (Red Sox)

5/21/12 9:56 pm

Clay Buchholz was awful again Monday, giving up five runs on six hits and four walks over just 5 1/3 innings in an 8-6 win over the Orioles.

Buchholz appeared to take a step forward in his start last week in Tampa, but he took another big step backwards tonight. Now the owner of a 7.84 ERA and 1.91 WHIP on the year, the Red Sox have to think about moving Buchholz into a different role at this point. Assuming he’s still in the rotation, he?ll try for better results this weekend against the Rays.

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David Ortiz (Red Sox)

5/21/12 9:54 pm

David Ortiz slammed his 10th homer in Monday’s win over the Orioles.

The longball kicked off a three-run sixth inning for the Sox that tied the game. Ortiz also drew a walk on the night. He’s batting a cool .333 to go along with his 10 bombs and 30 RBI this season and appears well on his way to another All-Star game.

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Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox)

5/21/12 9:18 pm

Kevin Youkilis (back) went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and an RBI on Monday in his final rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket.

He also played all nine innings at third base. Youkilis went 4-for-11 with two doubles and three walks over three games with the PawSox and is expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday. It was assumed that Will Middlebrooks would be optioned back to the minor leagues in a corresponding roster move, but he’ll likely stick around now that Cody Ross (foot) is headed for the disabled list.

Source: twitter.com

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Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox)

5/21/12 6:14 pm

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington indicated Monday that the club is leaning toward keeping Will Middlebrooks in the majors when Kevin Youkilis (back) is activated from the disabled list.

It was previously thought that Middlebrooks would be sent down once Youkilis was ready to return, but the Red Sox are weighing their options now that Cody Ross (foot) will be sidelined for six to eight weeks. The Red Sox had previously dismissed the possibility of playing Middlebrooks in the outfield, something he has never done professionally, but now they may have no other choice.

Source: twitter.com

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Cody Ross (Red Sox)

5/21/12 6:12 pm

Cody Ross will not require surgery for a non-displaced fracture in his left foot, but he’ll still be sidelined for 6-8 weeks.

Initial X-rays came back negative, but a follow-up exam revealed the bad news. It’s possible Jacoby Ellsbury and/or Carl Crawford could beat him back to the lineup. With Ross out, the Red Sox are now likely to keep Will Middlebrooks on the roster following Kevin Youkilis’ return Tuesday.

Source: twitter.com

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Adrian Gonzalez (Red Sox)

5/21/12 4:15 pm

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine indicated Monday that Adrian Gonzalez could see more playing time in right field.

It’s one of many scenarios being discussed by the Red Sox as they consider keeping both Kevin Youkilis and Will Middlebrooks on the active roster. A-Gone getting outfield eligibility would be helpful for fantasy owners, but we doubt they would do something that drastic. The more likely scenario is that Middlebrooks goes down to the minors and starts playing the outfield before returning to the majors.

Source: twitter.com

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Ryan Sweeney (Red Sox)

5/21/12 4:06 pm

Ryan Sweeney is not in Monday’s lineup against the Orioles.

Sweeney was tested for a concussion after suffering whiplash while making a diving catch on Saturday and has yet to be cleared by MLB doctors. Che-Hsuan Line will make the start in right field on Saturday and bat ninth.

Source: twitter.com

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Cody Ross (Red Sox)

5/21/12 3:56 pm

Cody Ross was diagnosed with a fractured navicular bone in his left foot.

Initial x-rays came back negative, but the fracture was apparently diagnosed in a follow-up exam. No word on the severity or the timetable, but it’s the very same injury teammate Dustin Pedroia dealt with during the 2010 season. Ross is expected to be placed on the disabled list when Kevin Youkilis (back) returns on Tuesday.

Source: twitter.com

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