Podsednik homers in first start since '10: Red Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik, who was promoted from Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, made his first start in the majors since Sept. 9, 2010 on Wednesday against the Orioles. Podsednik didn't let it go to waste as he homered and finished 2 for 3 with two runs. "Well, (Triple-A Pawtucket manager Arnie Beyeler) gave me a good report on his availability, what he can do and what he should do here at the major leagues, and it sounds like exactly what we need," manager Bobby Valentine said before Wednesday's game. "He'll work the count. If he gets on base, he'll cause a little havoc and maybe give us a little dimension we haven't had for a while." (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Like many veteran players, Podsednik's career spiraled out of control because of injuries. But he has worked his way back into shape and now gets a chance again in the majors because injuries have depleted the Red Sox outfield. Podsednik does have a chance for regular at-bats if he produces, but for now is nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy flier. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/22/2012 11:47 Red Sox recall Scott Podsednik
How does Scott Podsednik find his way back to the majors for the first time since September 9, 2010? Being in an organization with six -- soon to be seven -- outfielders on the disabled list helps. That's the situation in which the Red Sox find themselves, and it has cleared the way for a Podsednik promotion, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports first reported.