Chris Young is expected to return to the Boston Red Sox roster this week, possibly as soon as Monday when the team heads to Tampa Bay for a series with the Rays.
The 32-year old outfielder has been sidelined with a hamstring strain for nearly two months, but seems on the verge of returning following a seven-game rehab stint in Triple A-Pawtucket. Young went a mere 5-for-23 at the plate for the PawSox, but as long as his hamstring holds up then he’ll be deemed ready for activation from the disabled list.
The Red Sox could certainly use the added depth off their bench, but changes the team has made in the outfield since Young went down with the injury raises questions about how he’ll be utilized.