Gonzalez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is batting seventh as the second baseman Tuesday in Detroit, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

A right hamstring strain has sidelined Gonzalez since July 16, at which point he was hitting .205/.286/.297 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 70 games this season. The utility man figures to get considerable playing time at first base, given Boston's lack of production of late at that position.