Nova hasn't pitched since April 26 due to a triceps injury. Although the club has not announced anything regarding his role, it's likely he replaces Vidal Nuno as the fifth starter in the rotation. Nova had a 6.48 ERA in four starts prior to the injury.

Ciriaco will likely play third base full-time, but already has the all-important shortstop eligibility, which gives him a bump in value when plugged in at the weaker position with his everyday at-bats.

While Ciriaco is hitting just .175 in spotty playing time this year, he hit .293 last season, and should see his average improve with the regular at-bats. He also had 16 steals in 2012, and showed off some speed in the minors, with two seasons of 35 or more steals. He won't put up eye-popping stats, but Ciriaco has a nice chance to fill your stat sheet with average and speed for as long as Middlebrooks is out. 

The team was originally planning on having Adams face live hitters in a rehab game Monday, but apparently has decided that facing hitters in batting practice Friday is enough. Adams has been on the disabled list since May 10 due to a back strain. 

Middlebrooks was placed on the disabled list due to back spasm. Iglesias is expected to play third base Friday against the Indians, according to The Boston Globe. 

Aceves has been successful in four starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, as he owns a 3.13 ERA and 1.9 K/BB over 23 innings. Look for him to act as a long reliever for Boston.

Middlebrooks was initially listed as day to day with the injury, but appears to have suffered a setback prior to Friday's game. 

Victorino has not played since Monday. He ran sprints and other drills Thursday, but apparently his response to the workout wasn't positive enough to avoid the disabled list. He will be eligible to return June 4.

Phelps was up while Nick Swisher was on paternity leave. He is 0 for 9 in four games this season. 

"Overall, it went very well," general manager John Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Garcia will rehabilitate and recover over the offseason, and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next season. Garcia was found to have these injuries last season, but opted to avoid surgery in favor of rehabilitation and strengthening, but the issue came back last weekend.

He finished the season with a 3.58 ERA in 55 1/3 innings. He went 2-5 in nine starts.