Toronto Blue Jays activate outfielder Daulton Varsho from IR

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TORONTO -- The light-hitting Toronto Blue Jays hoped to receive a boost of offense as they opened a homestand on Tuesday night vs. the Boston Red Sox.

Toronto, which lost a doubleheader to the New York Yankees Sunday to return home at 13-15, activated outfielder Daulton Varsho from injured reserve. He will start in center field against the Red Sox, and bat sixth in a desperate lineup.

"Just be myself," Varsho told reporters before Tuesday's game, responding to what his approach will be. "Don't try to do too much and just be yourself and go out there and play."

Varsho, 28, who won an American League Gold Glove last season, underwent a right shoulder procedure in September and…