It looks like former Red Sox Rocco Baldelli could play a role in the pennant race.

According to MLB.com, Baldelli, who is currently playing for Triple A Durham, might be the leader in the clubhouse when it comes to filling Tampa Bay’s DH spot for the final month of the season. Monday night he notched his third consecutive two-hit, two-RBI performance, making him 9-for-27 with two homers and seven RBIs for the Bulls.

“We haven’t finalized anything yet, but Rocco is definitely strong,” said Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon, who said calling up the outfielder “was the plan from the beginning.” “He’s done it before. Believe me, I’ve watched him take BP with us the last couple of months and there’s nothing wrong with his strength level. If he’s getting his timing back and he’s seeing the ball good, he could be very valuable, particularly against left-handed pitching.”

Maddon also touched on Baldelli’s physical condition.

“I’m not concerned about foot speed, so I would imagine strength-wise, it would help him a little bit,” Maddon said. “His issues with his [channelopathy] disorder would still be there. We’d have to monitor them. We just couldn’t throw him out there and play him. We’ll just see how he feels after all this happens and how he gets through it.

“Listen, he’s still one of the better baseball athletes I’ve been on a baseball field with. When you watch him take BP and throw, it’s still there.”