Ortiz strained his right Achilles tendon on July 16.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz runs out of the dugout as fans and teammates applaud during a ceremony recognizing his 400th career home run, prior to the Red Sox's baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston on Friday, July 6, 2012. By SETH LASKO
BOSTON - Although Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who strained his right Achilles tendon on July 16, is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, it appears unlikely he'll be activated until after the Detroit Tigers leave town.
"I don't know if he was ever on goal (for Wednesday)," said Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. "Whenever he's ready."
Ortiz, who began swinging a bat on Friday, reportedly experienced some discomfort in the injured area on Sunday, causing him to cancel the day's planned agility exercises. He has opted to run in the pool for the past two days.
"He was a little sore (yesterday)," said Valentine. "That's why he went to the pool today to do that running routine, but he's not far away. I don't know that Wednesday's the magical day. It will be sometime soon."