Red Sox Activate Rule 5 Draft Pick Who Could Help Offense From Injured List
The Boston Red Sox have activated Rule 5 Draft pick Matt Lloyd from the injured list after he recovered from an early-season injury that limited him to three games with Triple-A Worcester. Lloyd, a 30-year-old utility player with experience at first base, third base, and the outfield, posted a .271 batting average and .804 OPS in the minors last year. With the Red Sox struggling offensively, particularly at third base, Lloyd could be a candidate for a major league call-up to provide a spark.
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