Brasier (calf) threw a simulated game Sunday and is nearing a rehab assignment, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Brasier will go on a rehab assignment "sooner rather than later" now that he's progressed to facing hitters. The right-hander has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season but is expected to work in a setup role for the Red Sox once he's cleared to return to the big-league club.