Dustin Pedroia

Dustin Pedroia (knee) back in the Red Sox lineup against Baltimore

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Knee soreness kept Pedroia out of the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday, but he's back starting at second base and batting leadoff on Wednesday.

Pedroia is having a strong year from the dish, slashing .325/.384/.452 through 650 plate appearances, with a .363 wOBA that is his best since 2011.