The Red Sox announced Monday they activated Eduardo Rodriguez from the 10-day disabled list.
To make room for Rodriguez, the team optioned third baseman Tzu-Wei Lin and pitcher Austin Maddox to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list June 2 with a right knee subluxation. During his most recent rehab start for Pawtucket on July 9, he allowed only one run while striking out seven in 6.1 innings against Buffalo.
Lin was a pleasant surprise since joining the major league club, hitting .280 (14-for-50) and providing much-needed help at the third base position. As for Maddox, his major league stint was short-lived. He was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday after reliever Blaine Boyer was placed on the 10-day DL. The right-hander threw 1.2 scoreless innings in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader vs. the Yankees.
Rodriguez will start tonight's game against the Blue Jays.