07-17-2009, 01:40 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal has learned that Julio Lugo will be designated for assignment before Friday's game. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein will continue to search for trade partners, but he's unlikely to net anything significant. Lugo is still owed the remainder of his $9 million salary this season (or about $4 million), plus $9 million for 2010. His 25-man roster spot will be given to either Mike Lowell or Jed Lowrie, both of whom are expected back from the disabled list this weekend.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->