Injuries have limited the outfielder, but he was back Tuesday and in the lineup against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. It was his 34th game this season.
“It feels great, man,” said Engel, who had been on the injured list since Aug. 13 with left shoulder inflammation. “It feels good to be back. I was able to watch the game (Monday) night from the dugout. It’s good to be back with everybody. Ready to get going again.”
“He’s an outstanding defender, baserunner and competitor,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. “Another key is we’ve had him a couple of times and lost him, we need to keep him out there and do everything we can to make that happen.