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Ortiz set to return after 8 months
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Apr. 20, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET
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David Ortiz is making his return Saturday for the Boston Red Sox following an eight-month layoff.
Ortiz, the DH, is hitting cleanup against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park.
The 37-year-old was activated from the disabled list Friday. Ortiz injured his right Achilles tendon running the bases on July 17 and appeared just once in Boston's final 72 games, going 2 for 3 against the Royals on Aug. 24.
Ortiz was bothered by inflammation in both heels during spring training, and he went 4 for 18 (.222) with a home run during a six-game injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket from April 11-18.
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