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June 3, 2008

Red Sox recall Chris Carter from Pawtucket

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach
Chris Carter takes a breather alongside J.D. Drew after a conditioning run during spring training at Fort Myers, Fla.

By Joe McDonald
Journal Sports Writer

BALTIMORE -- The Red Sox have recalled Chris Carter from Pawtucket. The outfielder left Charlotte this morning and is headed to Fenway Park today.

The 25-year-old is in his first full season with the Red Sox organization. Boston acquired the 5-foot-10, 210-pounder from Washington last August to complete the trade that sent Wily Mo Pena to the Nationals.

Carter is hitting .316 with 10 homers and 35 RBI for the PawSox in 56 games this season. After the Red Sox acquired him last summer, he hit .234 with one home run and four RBI in 12 games for Pawtucket.

He was devastated last September when he was told he would not be a late-season call up for the Red Sox. Now he's getting his chance to make major-league debut.

There was some thought that Red Sox prospect Brandon Moss would be recalled after the club placed slugger David Ortiz on the disabled list Monday with a torn tendon sheath in the left wrist. Moss was named the International League Batter of the Week yesterday after hitting four home runs, including three in one game last Saturday. He also recorded a .400 average.

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