Red Sox crushed by injury bug

Kevin Youkilis became the sixth player who was in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Yankees on Opening Day to go on the disabled list this season:

PLAYER INJURYKevin Youkilis Torn muscle in right thumb*

Dustin Pedroia Broken left foot*

Jacoby Ellsbury Fractured ribs

Mike Cameron Abdominal strain*

Victor Martinez Fractured left thumb

Josh Beckett Back

*Currently on DL

Backup catcher Jason Varitek (foot) is also on the DL and reserve infielder Mike Lowell (hip) was activated this week.