Kevin Youkilis left Monday nights game with a jammed thumb, and while the initial X-ray came back negative, apparently Tuesday's the MRI did not, because the first baseman is headed to the disabled list.
Mike Lowell has been activated and is starting at first base Tuesday night.
Five of the Red Sox' eight position players from its Opening Day lineup will have now seen time on the DL in 2010.
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