BOSTON — Indians manager Manny Acta said Monday that Ubaldo Jimenez is scheduled to join the team Wednesday in Boston and make his first start Friday at Texas.
Jimenez was acquired Saturday from the Rockies for four minor-leaguers.
“Ubaldo actually offered to pitch here Thursday, but we didn’t want to move (Justin) Masterson,” Acta said. “He’s actually pitched well against the Red Sox.”
Acta said he spoke to Jimenez and the pitcher was happy that the last couple of weeks were finally over.
“He’s very excited. Obviously it was a roller coaster for him,” Acta said. “It’s the only team he’s ever known. He joined them when he was 16 years old. Going through this type of situation for the first time in his career wasn’t easy for him, but he’s relieved that’s it over.”
• Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was suspended six games and fined for throwing at Kansas City’s Billy Butler during Friday night’s game. Carrasco will appeal.
Footnotes.
Roy Oswalt (back) said he was encouraged by his second rehabilitation start and expects his next start to be with the Phillies.
• Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (finger) is day to day.
• Giants left-hander Barry Zito is headed to the disabled list with an undisclosed injury.
• Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro left Boston’s game against Cleveland with what the club called dizziness.
• Braves reliever Scott Linebrink (back) went on the DL.
• White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (calf) is out indefinitely.
• The Dodgers put right-hander Rubby De La Rosa (elbow) on the DL and recalled right-hander John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.
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