The MVP is back.

Three-and-a-half hours before game time here at AT&T Park, Jimmy Rollins been activated from the 15-day disabled list and he's starting at shortstop and leading off Friday night against the Giants.

To make room for Rollins, rookie Brad Harman was sent down to Double-A Reading.

This is Rollins' first appearance in the starting lineup in a month - he last led off and played shortstop on April 8 at Shea Stadium in New York. He sprained his left ankle that afternoon and he was placed on the disabled list on April 20.