Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Crawford (shoulder) has made slower progress than expected in his recovery than expected, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has been sidelined with a right shoulder impingement since the beginning of September and hasn't yet thrown a bullpen. In spite of his slow progress so far, the Red Sox remain hopeful that the 26-year-old will be cleared to return prior to the end of the regular season.