Pedroia Returns After Missing Seven Weeks With Injury

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against AL East-leading Toronto after missing seven weeks with a strained right hamstring.

The 32-year-old Pedroia was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game after missing 57 games. It was his second time sidelined by the same injury _ he also missed 16 games from late June to mid-July.

The 2008 AL MVP is batting .287 with nine homers and 34 RBIs.

Pedroia is batting second in the order.

In other moves, the Red Sox recalled right-handers Jonathan Aro and Matt Barnes from Triple-A Pawtucket. Left-hander Rich Hill was selected from the PawSox. (Associated Press)