Moreland (quadriceps) ran the bases this week and is getting closer to a rehab assignment, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland suffered a right quad strain June 7, his first game back after spending the previous 11 games on the injured list with a lower-back strain. "He's feeling better," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "It's just one of those that there's a few things going on at Fenway. So we have to make adjustments as far as where we do the treatment and all that. It's part of the equation. But he's feeling better. So I don't know when, but it seems like he's getting closer (to a rehab assignment)."

Moreland (quadriceps) took live batting practice Wednesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland faced Hector Velazquez (back) in a 20-pitch simulated game, bringing him one step closer to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. While Moreland remains on the shelf, Michael Chavis should continue to serve as Boston's primary first baseman.

Moreland (quadriceps) will begin baseball activities Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first activity for Moreland since he was placed on the injured list with a right quad strain. He had been scheduled to take grounders Friday, but wet conditions at Fenway Park pushed that activity to Saturday. Moreland will ramp up activity before heading out on a rehab assignment. While Moreland's unavailable, Michael Chavis is serving as the primary first baseman.

Moreland (quadriceps) "is progressing" but has yet to resume baseball activities, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland continues to make progress on the way back from a strained right quad, though he still hasn't been cleared for baseball activities. A timetable for his return has yet to be established at this point.

Manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Moreland (quadriceps) has shown some improvement and has resumed walking on the treadmill, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCaffrey's report paints a more positive picture of Moreland's recovery process than recent news items, but even in a best-case scenario, the first baseman still looks to be at least a couple weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list. Michael Chavis is expected to serve as Boston's primary first baseman for the duration of Moreland's absence.

Moreland could be out for an extended period of time, even though manager Alex Cora doesn't think the first baseman's quad is torn, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just as Moreland turned the page on a back issue, he injured his quadriceps Friday and is now back on the injured list one day after his activation. He's scheduled to meet with doctors and undergo tests Saturday to determine the full extent of the injury. Michael Chavis has been the Red Sox's primary first baseman in Moreland's absence, with Sam Travis also getting a start at the position within the last week.

Moreland (right quad strain) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

He left Friday's game with a quadriceps injury -- his first game back after missing time with a back injury. Michael Chavis will start at first base and hit second in his place. Sam Travis is starting in left field and should see a slight playing time bump in the short term.

Moreland was lifted from Friday night's game against the Rays due to right quadriceps tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland had just been reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day from a lower-back strain, but it appears he's suffered yet another injury. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Moreland (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list as expected Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland wound up missing just slightly longer than the minimum 10 days with a lower-back strain. He'll hit fifth and play first base in his first game back Friday against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Ryan Weber was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move.

Moreland (back) will likely be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland is on track to rejoin the Red Sox ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rays after spending less than two weeks on the shelf with minors back and knee issues. Upon his return, the veteran slugger should reclaim his role as the strong side of a platoon at first base. Prior to landing on the shelf, Moreland hit .228 with 13 homers and an .870 OPS in 46 appearances.