BOSTON — Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski was released from a hospital Tuesday, one week after having triple bypass surgery.
The former Red Sox outfielder had surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital after experiencing chest pains.
Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown by leading the AL in batting average, homers and RBIs in 1967, turned 69 last Friday.
His family released a statement after the surgery saying it was “a complete success.”
• J.D. Drew was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain, leaving the Red Sox without their all-star right fielder during a tight pennant race.
The Red Sox got much better news about Josh Beckett, who felt strong in a 50-pitch side session and is on target to start Friday night against the White Sox.
Beckett missed a turn in the rotation because of numbness and tingling in his right arm.
“He’s ready to go Friday and he’s excited,” manager Terry Francona said.
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Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he is a little sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week and is unsure whether he will return for his 23rd season.
“We’ve got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I’m recovering and what it looks like,” the 300-game winner said. “Then I think we will all have a better idea.”
• The Nationals placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day DL because of a stress fracture in his left foot. He is expected to miss two to four weeks with the injury.
• Rays rookie third baseman Evan Longoria will resume hitting this week as he continues a rehab program for a broken bone in his right wrist.
Also, closer Troy Percival threw off a bullpen mound for the first time since being sidelined Aug. 15 by a right knee injury.
• The Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen (shoulder) and announced reliever Jeremy Accardo will not pitch again this season due to a right forearm injury.
The Associated Press
