Mike Lowell to the DL

The Red Sox placed 3B Mike Lowell on the 15-day DL yesterday, citing a right hip strain. The move is retroactive to June 28th. Lowell had previously had an injection in the hip as well as fluid drained from it, but clearly the Red Sox felt that he needed some rest. The move effectively sidelines him until after the All-Star break. While Lowell's injury will likely continue to bother him for the rest of the season, he should not be on the DL much longer than 15 days, meaning the Red Sox are unlikely to trade for another starting third baseman before the July 31st trading deadline.