BOSTON (AP) -David Ortiz is expected to return to Boston’s lineup in less than two weeks.
Manager Terry Francona said Saturday that Ortiz is tentatively scheduled to return to the team on July 25, the opening game of a weekend series at Fenway against the New York Yankees.
Francona said Ortiz will begin a six-game rehabilitation stint in the minor leagues Thursday, starting with three games in Triple-A Pawtucket, followed by three games in Double-A Portland.
If all goes well, Ortiz will be back for the series against New York.
Ortiz has been on the disabled list since May 31 because of a partial tear of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in his left wrist
Francona said Ortiz looked good during batting practice Friday with the pitching machine set at high speed, prompting the team to schedule his tentative return date.
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