PORTLAND, Maine — Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is expected to join the Portland Sea Dogs on a Major League rehab assignment when the Sea Dogs host the New Britain Rock Cats at 6 p.m. Friday at Hadlock Field.
Victorino, 34, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 25th with a right hamstring strain. In 12 games with the Red Sox this season, he is hitting .143 (5-35) with a double, two RBIs, six walks, seven strikeouts and two stolen bases.
A member of two World Series champions (Red Sox, 2013; Phillies, 2008), Victorino is in his third season in the Red Sox organization after spending nine years in the majors with the Padres (2003), Phillies (2005-12) and Dodgers (2012).
He was acquired by the Red Sox as a free agent on Dec. 13, 2012. An All-Star in 2009 and 2011, he has played in 1,240 games and compiled a .276 career average with 107 home runs, 484 RBIs, 715 runs scored, 1,238 hits and 601 stolen bases. He also is a four-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner.
Victorino is the 36th player to make a Major League rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs and the 30th as a Red Sox affiliate.