Major League Baseball

Indians activate Talbot

Published May. 25, 2011 11:40 a.m. ET

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Indians right-hander Mitch Talbot has been activated to start the series finale against the Boston Red sox.

Talbot has been sidelined since April 17 with a strained elbow. Before getting hurt, Talbot was 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts. He made two rehab starts with Triple-A Columbus, allowing three runs in nine innings.

To make room for Talbot, the club optioned reliever Josh Judy to the Clippers.

Talbot was a surprise for the Indians last season, when he won 10 games as a rookie. He came over from Tampa Bay in the trade for catcher Kelly Shoppach.