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The Boston Red Sox announced they placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the 60-day injured list to make space on the 40-man roster for right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez, who they claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
This comes after Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reported in January that Pedroia "suffered what sources say was a significant setback with his left knee" that put his availability for all of spring training in question.
The veteran second baseman was also said to be "discussing his options" at the time with both the team and his family.