Hernandez (hip) served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-4 for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This was Hernandez's first game on a rehabilitation assignment, and he looked good including a hard-hit ball on his first at-bat. "I think he's fine. That [first] ball was scolded," Worcester manager Chad Tracy told Katie Morrison of MassLive.com. "I think he was picking the ball up fine. He was turning it loose. He looked good health-wise as well." The Red Sox are expected to see how Hernandez, who was placed on the injured list June 8, responds to work in the outfield before having him return to Boston.

Hernandez (hip) is slated to join Triple-A Worcester on Friday for a rehab assignment, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez will presumably stick around with the Triple-A club through the weekend before potentially coming off the 10-day injured list for Monday's series opener at Tampa Bay, assuming he experiences no setbacks with his hip during his games with Worcester. The 31-year-old should reclaim duties as Boston's primary center fielder once activated from the IL, at which point Jarren Duran may have to battle Jackie Bradley for reps in right field.

Hernandez (hip) took part in baserunning work and picked up at-bats in batting practice Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez's ability to run the bases may be the final hurdle he needs to clear in his recovery from a right hip strain before the Red Sox send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment later this week. Once he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list, Hernandez should take over as Boston's everyday center fielder, with Jarren Duran moving into a bench role as a result.

Hernandez (hip) took 20 swings at Fenway Park on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez will continue baseball activities the next few days and could begin a rehabilitation assignment beginning next Friday or Saturday. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the outfielder is trending in the right direction. Jarren Duran is the primary fill-in at center field while Hernandez is unavailable.

Hernandez (hip) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez encountered a setback in his recovery last week, but it's encouraging that he's throwing once again. However, he's unlikely to be cleared to begin a rehab assignment until he resumes swinging.

Hernandez (hip) will return later than previously expected due to a potential setback, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez looked to be nearly ready to return from a strained right hip and was due to begin a rehab assignment soon, but the Red Sox appear to have changed their plans. More details on the severity of his setback should emerge after further tests.

Manager Alex Cora said Monday that Hernandez (hip) will require a rehab assignment but is likely to return by this weekend, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez took live batting practice Saturday and is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday to begin his rehab assignment. While Cora said Saturday that he was hopeful Hernandez would be back Wednesday or Thursday, it's possible that the Red Sox wait until this weekend before reinstating him from the injured list.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Hernandez (hip) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday or Thursday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cora made his comments on Hernandez after the 30-year-old took live batting practice against rehabbing pitcher Josh Taylor (back) on Saturday in addition to doing some sprinting on the bases and shagging flyballs. The skipper indicated that Hernandez is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday for a rehab assignment, but he may need just one game in the minors before rejoining the parent club.

Hernandez (hip) took two at-bats against rehabbing starting pitcher Chris Sale (rib cage) in a simulated game Thursday at Fenway Park, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez's participation in a simulated game could be the final benchmark he needs to clear in his recovery from a strained right hip before heading to one of the Red Sox's minor-league affiliates this weekend for what will likely be a brief rehab assignment. Jarren Duran and Jackie Bradley have been filling in out in center field while Hernandez has been on the 10-day inured list.

Hernandez (hip) ran on the field at Fenway Park prior to Wednesday's game, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is reportedly feeling better since landing on the injured list with a hip flexor strain last week, and Wednesday's pre-game activity supports that notion. It's possible he's activated when eligible June 18.