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The Boston Red Sox placed injured-plagued outfielder Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained hamstring.
The 34-year-old Victorino has struggled with his health during the first month of the season. He has just 35 at-bats and and is hitting just .143 with no home runs and two RBIs.
The Red Sox are expected to use Brock Holt, Daniel Nava and Allen Craig in right field until Victorino returns. Outfielder Rusney Castillo (shoulder) also is on the injured list.
Reliever Matt Barnes was recalled from Triple-A to replace Victorino on the Red Sox roster.
Last season, Victorino was limited to 30 games and 28 starts because of hamstring and back problems.
