Mike Aviles was out of Monday's lineup for the second straight day with turf toe. Pedro Ciriaco started in place of Aviles. "It's not a life-threatening situation, but it sure is an encumbrance and we're just trying to see what we can do to get that feeling out of there," said manager Bobby Valentine. "It's not fun to deal with, and so the less he strains it in the athletic motions of playing the better it can calm down. If it calms down, we'll have 100 percent Mike back." Ciriaco has earned additional playing time, even outside Aviles' health issues. While the veteran is mired in a slump, the rookie Ciriaco is batting .349 with eight RBI in 18 games.

Mike Aviles returned to action on Sunday July 22.

Mike Aviles returned to action on Monday July 2.

Mike Aviles was scratched from the Red Sox' lineup Sunday due to an illness. He should be OK in a day or two. Nick Punto has taken Aviles' spot at shortstop.

Mike Aviles went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 15-5 rout of the Marlins. Aviles' second-inning bomb off of Ricky Nolasco was his first in 26 games. The multi-hit night was his fourth in six starts, however, while he's now driven in 40 runs. Aviles is hitting .268/.289/.430 through Boston's first 68 games.

Mike Aviles went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Phillies. Aviles' first inning solo shot off of Cliff Lee was his third in three games. One of the game's streakiest hitters, Aviles added an RBI single in the second. Bringing a .275/.303/.497 triple slash into one of his patented hot streaks, there's no reason to bench Aviles until he shows signs of cooling.

Mike Aviles was ejected from Thursday's game against the Rays for arguing a called third strike. Aviles went 1-for-4 with a run scored before getting the boot from home plate umpire Dan Bellino in the top of the seventh. It was the first ejection of his career. Nick Punto entered the game to replace him at shortstop.

Mike Aviles doubled twice and knocked in two runs against the Mariners on Tuesday. Manager Bobby Valentine has taken to batting Aviles ninth against righties and first against lefties. It's not ideal for his fantasy value, but it likely is the smart way to play it. Aviles has nice power numbers for a shortstop, but his OBP currently sits at .292.

Mike Aviles is not in Friday's lineup against the Indians. We're assuming he's just getting the night off. Nick Punto will start in his place at shortstop and bat ninth against right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez.

Mike Aviles continued his roll against the A's on Tuesday, driving home two of Boston's three runs in a loss. Aviles finished the game 1-for-5 including a two-run single off of Grant Balfour in the ninth inning. He's done an amazing job as a table setter and run producer out of the leadoff spot in the Red Sox lineup and is now hitting .286 with five homers, 18 runs scored and 19 RBI on the season. Those who invested in Aviles in fantasy leagues have been handsomely rewarded so far.