Eovaldi (back) struck out four and allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks over three innings Sunday in his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi threw 54 pitches (40 strikes) in the start and showcased a fastball that topped out at 97 miles per hour, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Speier notes that Eovaldi will meet with the Red Sox training staff Monday, and if the team is satisfied with how he checks out physically following the rehab start, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list as soon as Friday to make a start during Boston's weekend series versus the Yankees.

Eovaldi (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi threw live batting practice Tuesday, and his fastball reached 96 mph during the throwing session. In spite of his encouraging performance, he'll require at least one appearance in the minors prior to rejoining Boston's rotation. The Red Sox haven't yet revealed how many rehab appearances the right-hander requires, but it's possible that he's able to make a start in the majors shortly before the All-Star break.

Eovaldi (back) threw live batting practice Tuesday at Fenway Park, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Speier, Eovaldi's fastball topped out at 96 miles per hour and sat around the 94-to-95 range for most of the session, a sign that his lingering back injury isn't hindering him too much at this point. The Red Sox will likely reassess Eovaldi on Wednesday before deciding whether he's fit to return from the 15-day injured list to make a start in this weekend's series with the Yankees or if he'll need a brief minor-league rehab assignment beforehand.

Eovaldi (back) threw 35 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi landed on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation June 12 and was initially optimistic that he'd require a minimal absence. Although he made slow progress early in his recovery, he's thrown two bullpen sessions in the last four days and should continue to ramp up his workload in the near future. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return or whether he'll require a rehab assignment.

Eovaldi (back) played catch Monday and is expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday's session will mark Eovaldi's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list June 12. The right-hander is not currently with the team on its road trip.

Eovaldi (back) is progressing slower than expected and is unlikely to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox were initially hopeful that Eovaldi would be back after spending the minimum of 15 days on the IL, but the right-hander hasn't made as much progress in his recovery as the team had anticipated. A better timetable for his return is unlikely to be revealed until he's cleared to begin a throwing program.

Eovaldi (back) may not miss more than the minimum 15 days on the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi hit the injured list Sunday with an injury that has been referred to both as hip tightness and lower-back inflammation. The move was backdated to Thursday, leaving him eligible to return June 24, and it appears as though he has the chance to make that date. Kutter Crawford entered the rotation in Eovaldi's absence.

Eovaldi was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi had been dealing with what was reportedly hip tightness since his last start Wednesday against the Angels, though the issue is evidently in his back, not his hip. Reports from Saturday indicated that the righty may only need his next start pushed back by a day or two, but he'll now have to miss at least two turns in the rotation. The transaction was backdated to Thursday, so he'll be eligible to return June 24, but it's not yet clear if a minimum-length stay is in play. Kutter Crawford was recalled to take Eovaldi's place on the roster and will start Sunday against Seattle.

Eovaldi (hip) won't start Tuesday against Oakland as previously scheduled, but there's a chance he starts as soon as Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox previously maintained that Eovaldi would make his next start on schedule despite the fact that he returned to Boston to have his right hip checked out, but that's evidently no longer the case. The fact that a Wednesday start is still in play suggests that the team still isn't particularly worried, though a decision on when he'll next take the mound won't come until Monday's off day. Nick Pivetta will jump ahead of him to start Tuesday's series opener.

Eovaldi returned to Boston to have his hip checked out, though manager Alex Cora insists the right-hander will make his next start Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi is dealing with right hip tightness that likely caused a drop in velocity during his most recent start against the Angels on Wednesday. "We flew him there just to see our doctors," Cora said. "He's still expected to make his next start on Tuesday." Cora has acted like the hip is not a big deal, but it apparently remains a concern heading into Evoladi's projected start Tuesday against the Athletics at Fenway Park.