The Boston Red Sox have shut down the rehabs of outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks. Victorino has experienced ongoing issues with his back. Middlebrooks has continued swelling in his fractured right index finger, which has impacted his throwing. Red Sox manager John Farrell said neither player will participate in baseball activities for the foreseeable future. Victorino, who was examined in Boston on Thursday, is receiving treatment for discomfort in his lower back, Farrell said. In a related move, according to Farrell, hot prospect Mookie Betts made his first start in right field for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday night, going 0 for 2 with two walks. He is scheduled to play there again Friday night. Read more http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/11146427/boston-red-sox-shut-shane-victorino-middlebrooks
