Article: Kielty injured; Crisp may have staying power

RED SOX

The Coco Crisp trade watch, such as it is, probably can be called off for the time being.

Bobby Kielty, the veteran center fielder in waiting in Pawtucket, underwent surgery on his left hand and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks. Kielty, who was placed on Pawtucket's disabled list April 19 with what was described as soreness in his hand, told club officials he is uncertain of how he hurt himself. He did not respond to a message yesterday afternoon.

"He had a bone spur or something on top of his hand that was causing the ligament to snap back and forth," general manager Theo Epstein said, confirming the timetable for Kielty's return.

With Kielty out of the mix, the Sox have less ...

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