Benintendi activated, will start regularly

BOSTON — Less than a half hour after Andrew Benintendi completed a simulated game against teammate Henry Owens, the Red Sox activated the rookie left fielder from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Orioles.

Benintendi will be available off the bench in his first game back, with Chris Young starting in left. It’s likely Benintendi, who is ranked the club’s No. 2 prospect, will start Wednesday’s series finale against the O’s.

“Today’s sim game was more about just getting his timing down or seeing some live pitching,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. “He passed all the physical tests along the way, even though today was some additional baserunning and sliding. So if needed, he’s available tonight.”

Young will start against most lefties, but that doesn’t mean Benintendi will be limited to a platoon role. He will see some action in center field so that Jackie Bradley Jr. can get an occasional rest. If Mookie Betts needs a day off, …

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