Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was a late scratch prior to Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a sore left foot. However, he has since returned to action.
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Ortiz in Lineup vs. Orioles
Monday, May 30
Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe confirmed that Ortiz will be active against Baltimore on Monday. He will bat fourth and serve as the designated hitter.
Farrell Comments on Ortiz’s Injury
Sunday, May 29
Manager John Farrell told reporters Ortiz “came to the stadium more sore than he was yesterday” and added that X-rays were negative.
Ortiz Removed from Lineup vs. Blue Jays
Sunday, May 29
The Red Sox announced the change Sunday, noting Hanley Ramirez would take over as the designated hitter. Guerin Austin of NESN passed along word that Ortiz is considered day-to-day.
Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal noted Ortiz was hit in the foot with a pitch during the fifth inning of Saturday’s game, adding that it was “not entirely surprising he’s not able to go today.”
Ortiz Continues to Dominate Despite Age
Even though the slugger announced his intention to retire after the 2016 campaign during the offseason, he’s still a major power threat in the middle of the Red Sox lineup.
The 40-year-old veteran has remained relatively healthy despite getting toward the back end of his career. The only season in which he missed significant time over the previous six years was in 2012, when he suffered an Achilles injury. Playing DH helps limit his chances of getting hurt, of course.
If he’s forced to miss further action during the season, the Red Sox will probably use the opening to give their regular position players like Ramirez what amounts to a half-day off at DH. In turn, reserves like Josh Rutledge and Chris Young could draw some additional starts in the field.
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