Lowrie Looking Ahead

PAWTUCKET-  Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie is back in familiar territory at McCoy Stadium.

Lowrie is rehabbing in Pawtucket after undergoing surgery in April to repair ligament damage to his left wrist.  He began his rehab June 21st, splitting time between Pawtucket, Portland, and Lowell.

“I’m at the point where playing is the most important thing.” said Lowrie.

The switch-hitting Lowrie is under no restrictions in terms of taking batting practice or playing in the field.  He said he is comfortable hitting from the right side of the plate, but still needs to build-up his strength from the left side.

“I feel like there’s flashes of what’s there and I just need to continue to improve my endurance.” said Lowrie

Lowrie began the season as the Red Sox starting shortstop.  He is looking forward to once again contributing to the big league club the second half of the season.  But with Nick Green and Julio Lugo currently sharing the shortstop job in Boston, it’s still unclear what Lowrie’s role will be when he returns.

“I’m curious as anybody else. said Lowrie,  “At the same time I think Ive done a really good job focusing on what I need to do.  That’s what I have to concern myself with.”

There will be no All-Star break for Lowrie.  After Sunday’s game here at McCoy he will head to Lowell to continue his rehab next Tuesday and Wednesday before returning to Pawtucket Thursday when the PawSox begin the second half of the season against Indianapolis.