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Red Sox | David Ortiz expected to return Friday
Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (heels, Achilles') is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday, April 19, and OF Jackie Bradley is expected to be sent to the minors in the corresponding move.  Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman
 
BHQ take: With only 3 hits in 31 AB in BOS, Bradley has been overmatched after his strong spring training stats did not carry past the first few major league games. Since these are the only games he has played above AA, he will get the chance for more repetitions in the minors and prepare...

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