Boston, MA – The Boston Red Sox have activated second baseman Dustin Pedroia from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mauro Gomez to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Pedroia went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored in Boston's 3-1 victory over the White Sox on Thursday as he made his first start since July 3 when he jammed his right thumb while trying to make a diving catch against the Oakland Athletics.
"Thumbs fine, I felt good at the plate," remarked Pedroia after the win. "Build on tonight and get after it tomorrow."
The 28-year-old second baseman was hitting .266 with six home runs and 33 RBI over 74 games with the Red Sox before landing on the DL on July 6, retroactive to July 4.
Gomez, who made his major league debut this season, hit .300 with three doubles and three RBI over nine games with Boston.
