|
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Sweeney was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday before they opened a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox.
Sweeney, a .302 career hitter, had not played since May 1. He missed 88 games with a bulging disc in his back. The five-time All-Star batted .314 with four homers, three doubles, 10 RBIs and eight walks in 11 games during a rehabilitation stint with three Royals farm clubs.
"I had a great time playing in the minor leagues, but this is my team and I'm very excited to be back," Sweeney said. "We've had a rough year. I know I've had a rough year with my physical limitations of my back. I know we haven't played that well up to this point, but we still have two months to go. It's not how you start, but how you finish."
|