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It was a procedural move that allowed Boston to open a spot on the 40-man roster for J.D. Drew, who was activated from the DL Sunday. Kalish is done for the year after he underwent surgery earlier this month to repair a bulging disc in his neck. This was a nightmare season for the 23-year-old outfielder, who also missed 3 1/2 months while rehabbing from a partially torn labrum in his shoulder. He’ll hope for better luck in 2012 and should be ready in time for spring training.

Kalish only made 20-30 “real light” throws, but the reviews were positive. The 23-year-old outfielder is expected to be sidelined until around June.

Kalish had surgery in November to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He was recently cleared to begin swinging but will be out until late May or early June.

Kalish underwent surgery in November to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to be sidelined until late May or early June. The 23-year-old outfielder batted .228/.291/.293 in 103 plate appearances last season in the minor leagues.

Kalish underwent a procedure in November to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 23-year-old is not expected to be back to 100 percent health until late May.

Kalish, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list in early-April, is working out at the Red Sox’ extended spring training complex in Florida. “He’s coming along and he’s hitting on a field,” GM Ben Cherington said Thursday. “So we’ll let him do that for a little while and get him some live BP and then get him into game action down there.” There’s no timetable for his return to the majors.

Kalish is currently working his way back from surgery in November to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 23-year-old outfielder could still make an impact with the big club at some point this year, but he’s not expected back until around June.

Kalish was limited to just 24 games this past season after injuring the shoulder while diving for a ball in April. He returned in August, but only played eight games before being shut down with a bulging disk in his neck which also required surgery. Many thought the 23-year-old would compete for a spot on Boston’s Opening Day roster, but he’s not expected to be ready to contribute until sometime in May or June. Now that Josh Reddick is with Oakland, the current in-house options for right field include Ryan Sweeney, Darnell McDonald and Mike Aviles. Look for the Red Sox to sign a free agent between now and spring training.

Kalish started the game in the DH slot, and it’s not clear when he’ll begin playing the outfield. Coming back from surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder, he figures to take the full 20 days on his rehab assignment, and there’s a good chance he’ll be sent to Triple-A after that. But, Kalish could be an option for the Sox outfield at some point this season.

The move will clear a roster spot for Scott Podsednik, who has reportedly re-joined the Red Sox on a major league deal. Kalish is batting .203 (16-for-79) with three doubles, five RBI, three stolen bases and a .488 OPS in 25 games played with Boston this season. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.