Taylor (back) is scheduled to throw one more live batting practice before being sent out on a rehab assignment, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor threw his first live BP session prior to Wednesday's game and came through it with no issues. He may be able to make his season debut within the next couple weeks.

Taylor (back) will throw live batting practice Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has been out all year with a strained lower back. He'd embarked on a rehab assignment back in mid-April but paused it in early May. He's been throwing again for roughly a month now, however, so another rehab assignment could be coming soon, though the Red Sox haven't specified when that could happen.

Taylor (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday and could face hitters soon, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Taylor will throw one more bullpen session this week then face live batters. The left-hander was one of Boston's top relievers in 2021, posting a 2.06 ERA over his final 52 outings. He's spent all of 2022 on the injured list due to a low-back strain and could be a boost to a beleaguered bullpen.

Manager Alex Cora said Monday that Taylor (back) has started a throwing program, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month after suffering a setback in his recovery from a back strain, an injury that dates back to spring training. Boston transferred Taylor to the 60-day injured list last week, which means he won't be eligible to make his 2022 debut with the big club until early June, even if he gets clearance to resume his rehab assignment within the next several days.

Taylor (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has been dealing with a back issue since spring training. He began a rehab assignment in late April but suffered a setback. His exact timeline remains unclear, but he'll now be ineligible to return until early June. The move clears space on the 40-man roster for Jonathan Arauz to return from the COVID-19 injured list.

Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Taylor (back) has experienced a setback in his rehab program and has temporarily been shut down from throwing, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester, where he had made three appearances out of the bullpen. His most recent outing came April 27, so Taylor has presumably been dealing with an aggravation of the mid-back strain for a few days. Cora said the southpaw would be sent in for further testing before the Red Sox determine a timeline for when Taylor might be able to resume a throwing program. The skipper noted that at this stage, surgery isn't in consideration for Taylor, who has yet to make his season debut for the big club.

Taylor (back) covered two-thirds of an inning and gave up two earned runs on three hits in his second rehab appearance Sunday for Double-A Portland. He struck out one in the 21-pitch outing.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor, who is working his way back from a strained back, made his first rehab appearance April 17 at Triple-A Worcester before moving down to Portland after a week-long stay in the COVID-19 protocols as a close contact. Though the lefty was roughed up in Sunday's appearance, he at least pumped 14 of his 21 pitches in for strikes. The Red Sox may want to see Taylor turn in one quality rehab appearance for either Portland or Worcester before welcoming him back from the 10-day injured list.

Taylor (back) will make a rehab appearance this weekend with Triple-A Worcester, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old began his rehab assignment at Worcester last Sunday, but he's been unavailable the past few days after potentially being exposed to COVID-19. Manager Alex Cora previously indicated Taylor would require five or six rehab appearances, so he's unlikely to be activated until early May.

Taylor (back) will pitch an inning at Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor dealt with a back issue for most of camp, and the injury has forced him to miss the start of the regular season. He threw live batting practice Thursday and will make a rehab appearance to close out the weekend. Per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, manager Alex Cora suggested that Taylor will require 5-6 rehab appearances, so Taylor's likely still at least a week away from rejoining the major-league club.

Taylor (back) will throw live batting practice in Fort Myers on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor dealt with a back injury late last year and has managed a similar issue this spring. The southpaw will face hitters Thursday before heading to Boston to rehab with the team during the first homestead of the regular season. Manager Alex Cora is hopeful that Taylor will be able to begin a rehab assignment early next week, which could put him on track to make his 2022 debut late next week or sometime the following weekend.