The DH missed his 35th game on Thursday.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz might be activated from the disabled list Friday.BOSTON - David Ortiz might be activated by the Red Sox on Friday after missing five weeks with an Achilles strain.
Ortiz did some running Thursday, and manager Bobby Valentine said the player could rejoin the lineup for the Kansas City series opener if he passed all the tests.
The Red Sox are 13-21 since Ortiz injured himself on the bases. Without him, they have fallen out of the playoff race.