David Ortiz hit his 11th career grand slam in Wednesday's 15-5 rout of the Marlins. Papi emptied the bases in the fourth inning against Chris Hatcher. The home run was his third in as many games, while he's now driven in 49 runs on the season. Boston's designated hitter is batting .313/.397/.614.

David Ortiz went 2-for-4 and hit his 16th homer Sunday as the Red Sox topped the Cubs 7-4. Ortiz hit six homers in both April and May and is on pace to get there again this month. He's been the rock in the middle of a Boston order ravaged by injuries and stung by disappointing starts from Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Youkilis.

David Ortiz went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's laugher over the Marlins. Papi took Ricky Nolasco deep for a solo shot in the fourth before tacking on RBI in the sixth and eighth. The multi-hit effort was just his third of the month, while the two-RBI night was only his second. Nevertheless, Papi is still hitting an elite .307/.389/.589 through Boston's first 63 games.

David Ortiz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Marlins. Ortiz started at first base on Monday, but the Red Sox will have to get by without him on Tuesday without the use of the DH. Kevin Youkilis will make the start at first base while Adrian Gonzalez starts in right field and Will Middlebrooks plays third.

David Ortiz will start at first base Monday night against the Marlins. The Red Sox don't have the luxury of the DH under National League Rules, so Ortiz will make his third start of the season at first base. Adrian Gonzalez will start in right field Monday night while Kevin Youkilis plays third and Will Middlebrooks takes a seat.

David Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Tigers. Papi took Drew Smyly deep in the fourth inning. Will Middlebrooks and Kevin Youkilis also homered for the Red Sox. Batting .323/.394/.608, Ortiz has roped an eye-popping 30 extra-base hits while driving in 35 runs through his first 50 games.

David Ortiz could miss Saturday's game due to illness. Ortiz was originally expected to start at first base Saturday, but his illness has thrown the assignment into question. That said, Ortiz was able to make a pinch-hit appearance in Friday's game. Adrian Gonzalez, who was expected to play right field Saturday, will remain at first base if Ortiz doesn't start.

David Ortiz is not in Friday's lineup. Ortiz is expected to start one of the three games in Philadelphia at first base, but evidently it won't be Friday's. He'll be available off the bench.

David Ortiz said Thursday that he'll likely play one game at first base this weekend in Philadelphia. It's the only way to get him into the lineup with the DH unavailable under National League rules. Adrian Gonzalez has shagged some fly balls in the outfield recently, so we suspect he'll play right field in whatever game Ortiz makes the start at first base.

David Ortiz returned to action on Saturday May 12.