Boston places Drew on DL, among other moves
Sports Network | August 26, 2008
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox made a slew of roster moves as the club placed right fielder J.D. Drew on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain and activated pitcher Tim Wakefield from the 15-day disabled list to start Tuesday's game against the rival New York Yankees. Drew has stiffness in his back, in addition to a herniated disc, that led to the move, which was retroactive to August 18. Drew is eligible to return on September 2 against the Orioles and is hitting .280 with 19 homers and 64 RBI in 107 games. Wakefield, who was shelved on August 12, is 7-8 with a 3.67 ERA in 23 starts for the BoSox this season and hasn't started on the bump since an August 6 matchup against the Royals. In addition to these moves, Boston also purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder Joe Thurston from Triple-A Pawtucket to add depth to its bench. Righty Chris Smith was optioned to Pawtucket and the Sox moved pitcher Bartolo Colon from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
