Felix Doubront struck out 11 while allowing one run in seven innings Sunday against the Red Sox. It looked like Doubront was going to stumble down the stretch after an awful five-start run in August and early September, but his makes three straight quality starts in a row for him. The 11 strikeouts is a new career high, topping his total of nine established against the Orioles on May 22 (and matched versus the Marlins three weeks later).

Felix Doubront pitched well in Tuesday's victory over the Rays, allowing three runs on one hit and five walks over his six frames. Doubront struck out five. He struggled with his command for most of the evening but kept the Rays off balance and limited any strong contact. All three runs came in the third inning, where Ben Zobrist delivered a two-run single and Evan Longoria added a sacrifice fly. The left-hander will carry an 11-9 record, 5.08 ERA and 146/68 K/BB ratio into Sunday's home matchup against the Orioles.

Felix Doubront pitched decently in a losing effort against the Yankees on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Doubront was a bit erratic in the game, issuing five walks while also fanning five. Andruw Jones got the Yankees on the board with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning, and they increased the advantage with Derek Jeter's RBI single in the seventh. He'll head into Tuesday's start against the Rays in Tampa Bay with an 11-8 record, 5.11 ERA and 141/63 K/BB ratio over 141 innings.

Felix Doubront is tentatively scheduled to start Thursday against the Yankees. The Red Sox want to see how he looks in a bullpen session Monday before making it official. Manager Bobby Valentine suggested Doubront could be shutdown after posting a 9.70 ERA in his last five starts, but he'll remain in the rotation with Daisuke Matsuzaka likely moving to the bullpen.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said after Friday's game that the club will discuss whether to shut down Felix Doubront. Doubront gave up five runs over four innings in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He has an 8.27 ERA over his last seven starts, so it appears that he has hit a wall. The 24-year-old southpaw has logged a professional-high 134 2/3 innings this season after after injuries limited him to just 87 2/3 innings between the majors and minors last year. His previous career-high was 129 1/3 innings in 2008 between Class A Greenville and High-A Lancaster.

Felix Doubront surrendered five runs in three innings Saturday in a loss to the A's. One wonders if Doubront's season is headed for an early ending. He was a solid starter for four months, but he's given up 19 runs in 17 1/3 innings in his last four starts.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Felix Doubront was claimed off waivers Tuesday by an unidentified club. It's worth noting that Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported earlier this month that Doubront was placed on waivers. So either Doubront was placed on waivers again (which means they are no longer revocable) or one of the reports is inaccurate. Either way, Doubront will almost certainly be claimed and likely wouldn't make it out of the American League. The 24-year-old southpaw has a 4.79 ERA and 126/54 K/BB ratio in 127 2/3 innings over 23 starts this year.

Red Sox activated LHP Felix Doubront from the 15-day disabled list. Doubront will return to the Red Sox starting rotation on Sunday against the Royals after missing about three weeks with a right knee contusion. The 24-year-old left-hander has a 4.70 ERA and 119/52 K/BB ratio in 122 2/3 innings this season. Because of the strikeouts, he holds value in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

Felix Doubront threw a five-inning simulated game Tuesday without feeling any discomfort in his knee. Doubront, who was placed on the disabled list retroactive to August 10, is on track to return to the Red Sox rotation this weekend. The 24-year-old lefty has a 4.70 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings this season.

Red Sox placed LHP Felix Doubront on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 10, with a knee injury. Doubront wasn't cleared after a 45-pitch bullpen session Friday, and the Red Sox are attempting to be cautious as he deals with his rookie wall. It's possible he could return when first eligible on August 25. In 22 starts this season, Doubront's posting a 4.70 ERA with 119 strikeouts.