Eovaldi (3-2) secured the win after allowing two hits and striking out seven over five scoreless innings Thursday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi displayed excellent command in this one, firing first-pitch strikes to 13 of the 19 batters he faced. The Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the sixth, putting Eovaldi in line for the victory. The right-hander has looked sharp over his last three outings, surrendering just two runs on eight hits while fanning 17 over 15 innings.

Eovaldi allowed a leadoff home run in a no-decision against the Rays on Saturday. He gave up one run on three hits while striking out four over three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi hadn't pitched in 22 days, so it was natural to wonder if he would be rusty. That appeared to be the case when the first batter he faced, Austin Meadows, took him deep, but Eovaldi settled in after that. He'll get two more starts over the last 13 games to build momentum toward 2021. Eovaldi's next start comes Friday at home against the Yankees.

Eovaldi (calf) was activated from the injured list as expected and will start against the Rays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi hasn't pitched in over three weeks with a strained right calf. He's trimmed his ERA by over a run this season, though it still sits at an unimpressive 4.98. Matt Hall was optioned in a corresponding move.

Eovaldi (calf) will be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Saturday at Tampa Bay, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander will end up missing just under two weeks with the mild calf strain. Eovaldi had his best start of the season in his previous outing with seven one-run innings, and he'll look to pick up where he left off against the Rays.

Eovaldi (calf) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi was able to throw without feeling discomfort in his leg, putting him in line to return this weekend. The Red Sox are targeting a start Saturday, though it would like be a short outing.

Eovaldi (calf) could return this weekend in Tampa Bay or next week in Miami, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will throw a bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, so he could return Friday or Saturday at the earliest, or Boston could give him more time if necessary. Eovaldi has flashed brilliance this season, but only three of his six starts have been quality. His best start was his most recent start Aug. 20, when he struck out six and allowed one run over seven frames against the Orioles.

Eovaldi (calf) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi came out of the bullpen session feeling well and has another bullpen scheduled for Wednesday in Philadelphia during the team's off day. There's a chance he comes off the injured list for the series against the Rays that begins Thursday or the next series against the Marlins.

Eovaldi (calf) will throw at least one more bullpen session before returning to the rotation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi threw a bullpen session Thursday, but he was still feeling that his calf wasn't 100 percent, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Manager Ron Roenicke said the right-hander will throw a bullpen Sunday and could throw another Tuesday. This means Eovaldi will not start Sunday, a projection that was never set in stone.

Eovaldi (calf) could come off the 10-day injured list to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox had been hoping Eovaldi might start Saturday, but they pushed those plans to wait and see how he responds to a bullpen session that is scheduled for Thursday. Eovaldi hasn't pitched since Aug. 20 due to a right calf strain.

The Red Sox announced Saturday that they put Eovaldi (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a "very mild strain" and have activated Chris Mazza to start Sunday's game, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was originally presumed that Eovaldi was dealing with some cramping in his right calf but it appears as though the injury is slightly more severe. He will go on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 26, meaning he can be activated as soon as Sept. 5. Manager Ron Roenicke does expect Eovaldi to return in a week's time and start upon being activated, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.