Red Sox activated OF Scott Podsednik from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket. This doesn't necessarily dismiss him as an option to be the 26th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The 36-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since mid-June with a groin injury.

Scott Podsednik (groin) could be activated from the disabled list Friday. Podsednik has got in 16 plate appearances over four rehab games with Triple-A Pawtucket and appears to be back to 100 percent. But, even though he's batted .387/.409/.484 in his time with the Sox this season, it's possible he could be demoted once Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury return, which should be soon.

Scott Podsednik (groin) has already appeared in four rehab games at Triple-A Pawtucket. It's not clear what the Red Sox have planned for Podsednik in the near future. The veteran outfielder has been on the shelf since June 19 with a strained left groin.

Scott Podsednik (groin) went 0-for-3 with a walk in his first rehab appearance at Triple-A Pawtucket. Podsednik served as the designated hitter and is expected to be play the field Sunday. The 36-year-old outfielder was hitting .387 (24-for-62) with one homer, seven RBI and six steals prior to hitting the disabled list earlier this month with a groin strain.

Scott Podsednik (groin) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Podsednik is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday and will play the field on Sunday. The 36-year-old outfielder was hitting .387 (24-for-62) with one homer, seven RBI and six steals prior to hitting the disabled list earlier this month with a groin strain. He's eligible to return in early July.

Red Sox placed OF Scott Podsednik on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. Podsednik hurt himself during Sunday night's game against the Cubs while grounding into a double play in the fifth inning. While Pods has played shockingly well for Boston, the Red Sox will happily swap him off the roster for the just-activated Cody Ross.

Scott Podsednik left Sunday's game against the Cubs with a mild left groin injury. He injured himself while grounding into a double play in the fifth inning. Daniel Nava replaced him in left field. The last thing Boston needs is another serious injury to an outfielder, so the Fenway faithful are no doubt hoping for good news regarding Podsednik. He will likely be evaluated on Monday.

Scott Podsednik went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Marlins. Podsednik is now sporting a cool .405 batting mark over his first 14 games with the Sox. He should continue to see plenty of at-bats with Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford on the sidelines and probably is worthy of carrying in deeper mixed formats.

Red Sox purchased the contract of OF Scott Podsednik from Triple-A Pawtucket. Scotty Pods will provide depth in the Boston outfield while Cody Ross rehabs a fractured left foot. The veteran speedster is unlikely to have much fantasy value.

Red Sox purchased the contract of OF Scott Podsednik from Triple-A Pawtucket. Scotty Pods will function as outfield depth for the Red Sox while Cody Ross recovers from a left foot fracture. The veteran was batting .323 with one home run and two stolen bases in nine games at the Triple-A level.