April 24, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Van Every activated, Carter sent down
Outfielder Jon Van Every was activated from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket today and will be available for Boston's game tonight against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, this according to Boston.com's Chad Finn. Van Every will take the roster spot of Chris Carter, who was optioned to Pawtucket yesterday. Carter had gone 0 for 5 at the plate this season. Van Every, who had been on the disabled list retroactive to March 27 with a right ankle sprain, appeared in one game for Pawtucket while on rehab, going 2 for 6 with a double and a grand slam. The 29-year-old lefthanded hitter spent 11 games in the majors last season for the Red Sox, hitting .235/.278/.353 with a triple and 5 RBI in 17 at bats. He did his best work in 2008 for Pawtucket, leading the team with 26 home runs while hitting .263/.360/.524 in 380 at bats.