Brandon Belt (thumb) will indeed be activated from the DL before Friday's game, MLB.com's Chris Haft reports.

Belt (thumb) will indeed be activated from the DL before Friday's game, MLB.com's Chris Haft reports.

Analysis:

This was expected, but on Wednesday, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Belt's impending activation. In four games with Triple-A Fresno, Belt is hitting .533 with two home runs, which should encourage owners about his abilities when he returns from his thumb injury. Belt hit nine home runs in 35 games to start the season, so he should be a great source of power in the second half.