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Ortiz update

BY STEVEN KRASNER
Journal Sports Writer

PHILADELPHIA -- David Ortiz, who had the hard cast removed from his left wrist on Monday, was able to do some range of motion exercises on Tuesday.

Ortiz is wearing a removable splint. Manager Terry Francona said he's making progress.

"The medical people seem so positive about how this is going. It's good to hear," said Francona.

Don't expect to see Ortiz in the lineup soon, though.

"I don't know that anybody really knows," said Francona when asked when Ortiz might be healthy enough to return to his role as the Sox' designated hitter.

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