Red Sox’s Steven Wright Activated From DL, Begins Serving 15-Game Suspension

Steven Wright officially will begin his 15-game suspension.

The Boston Red Sox announced they activated the starting pitcher, who was recovering from knee surgery, from the disabled list Saturday, before he was placed on the restricted list by Major League Baseball, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne.

The 33-year-old appeared in his second rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday where he gave up five runs on six hits.

The knuckleballer was suspended in March after he violated the league’s domestic violence policy. He could not serve the suspension until he finished his rehab and was placed on the active roster.

Wright will be eligible to rejoin Boston May 14 when the team takes on the Oakland Athletics.