BALTIMORE -- The Boston Red Sox activated Triston Casas off the 60-day injured list Friday, a move they hope will add some punch to a lineup that's been lacking a deep threat.
Casas hit 24 home runs with an .856 OPS last season and finished third in AL Rookie of the Year balloting. He had six longballs in 78 at-bats this year before going on the IL on April 21 with a left ribcage strain.
After a lengthy rehabilitation, the 24-year-old first baseman returned Friday night and batted third against the Baltimore Orioles.