September 8, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Carter, Kottaras shipping up to Boston
The Boston Red Sox have recalled OF/1B Chris Carter and C George Kottaras from Pawtucket. Carter, 25, batted .300/.356/.515 (871 OPS) in 470 ABs (141 hits) over 121 games with the Paw Sox in 2008, with 24 home runs, 25 doubles and two triples, and batting in 81 runs. Kottaras, also 25, hit .243/.340/.456 (804 OPS) over 395 ABs (96 hits) in 107 games, hitting 22 home runs and 18 doubles, batting in 65 runs. They are the 18th (Carter) and 23rd (Kottaras) rated prospects in the organization by SoxProspects.com ... Boston also activated OF J.D. Drew from the disabled list (lower back strain) ... RHP Marcus McBeth, who was designated for assignment September 7, was outrighted to Pawtucket.