David Ortiz went 2-for-3 with his 89th RBI in Boston's 11-4 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Papi is now batting .462 with nine extra-base hits and 10 RBI in 11 games since returning from a 10-day injury absence on August 24.

David Ortiz launched a home run Saturday as the Red Sox swept a doubleheader against the A's. A 9-3 score sunk Oakland in the early game, and a 4-0 final gave Boston the night contest. Ortiz finished 3-for-4 in the second half of the doubleheader while mashing his 27th home run of the season. He has 86 RBI and a .983 OPS in 118 games played.

David Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a double and solo home run in Boston's loss to the A's on Friday. Papi is now 6-for-12 with four extra-base hits since returning to the Red Sox lineup on Wednesday following a 10-day absence with a foot injury. Needless to say, you need to get him back into your weekly-league lineup on Monday.

David Ortiz returned to action on Wednesday August 24.

David Ortiz (heel) is back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Rangers. As expected. Ortiz hasn't played since August 14 due to right heel bursitis, but was cleared to return after running in the outfield before Tuesday's game. He'll bat fifth Wednesday against left-hander Matt Harrison.

David Ortiz (heel) is expected to return to the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Rangers. Ortiz was cleared to return after testing his right heel by running in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game. The veteran slugger hasn't played since August 14.

David Ortiz (heel) felt good running in the outfield before Tuesday's game. Ortiz said he could be available to pinch hit as soon as Tuesday night, though he will need to be cleared by the Red Sox medical staff first. The best-case scenario is that he is back in the starting lineup Wednesday.

David Ortiz (heel) is unlikely to return to the Red Sox starting lineup before Thursday. Ortiz took batting practice Monday, but he's still in a protective walking boot and might not be cleared to run for another day or two. The Red Sox, who basically have a postseason spot locked up, will continue to play it safe with their aging slugger.

David Ortiz plans to test his right heel by running Tuesday. Of course, that's assuming he has his walking boot removed following batting practice Monday. He won't return until Wednesday at the earliest and with the Red Sox well out in front in the Wild Card race, they have little reason to push him.

David Ortiz (heel) is scheduled to take full batting practice before Monday's game. Following batting practice, the plan is for him to get his heel examined in hopes of shedding his walking boot permanently. Barring a setback, Ortiz could appear in the series against the Rangers, which concludes Thursday.