Timlin activated from DL, Smith optioned Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox activated righty Mike
Timlin from the 15-day disabled list in time for Thursday's game against the
club's bitter rival, the New York Yankees.
Timlin was placed on the DL on June 21, retroactive to June 17, with left knee
tendonitis. Timlin is 3-3 with a 7.06 earned run average in 24 games this
season for Boston.
To make room for Timlin, the Red Sox optioned pitcher Chris Smith to Triple-A
Pawtucket. Smith has pitched to a 2.84 ERA in three games for Boston since
being recalled on June 17.... More...
Bartolo Colon has been playing catch from 120 feet and may be able to throw off a mound early next week, The Providence Journal reports. He is on the DL due to a back strain.
David Ortiz could be ready for a minor league rehab assignment after the All-Star break, The Providence Journal reports. The slugger has been out since the end of May due to a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. "After this All-Star break we're going to have to gear him up and get him some at-bats live," manager Terry Francona says. "How we do that will be determined by what we feel is in his best interest."