Orioles activate and start 2B Roberts
July 23, 2010
BALTIMORE (AP)—The Orioles activated second baseman Brian Roberts(notes) from the60-day disabled list and put him in the starting lineup for Friday night’s gameagainst the Minnesota Twins.
Roberts hasn’t played in the majors since April 9. He was sidelined by astrained abdominal muscle and a herniated disk in his back. His return wasdelayed by a series of epidural shots for his back and a bout with pneumonia.
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The two-time All-Star has been lobbying since Monday to return, and the teamcomplied with Roberts’ request after his abbreviated three-day rehab assignmentwith Double-A Bowie.
Roberts was back in his customary leadoff spot Friday night.
To make room for Roberts on the 25-man roster, the Orioles designatedutility infielder Scott Moore(notes) for assignment.
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