Eovaldi (elbow) will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday or Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi has been out since undergoing elbow surgery in mid-April, but reports from Saturday suggested that he'd be back within a week. He's being converted to a closer role, so he'll apparently need just a brief rehab assignment before returning to Boston.

Eovaldi (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Eovaldi reports no renewed discomfort in his elbow coming out of the workout, he could be sent out to a minor-league affiliate later in the week to begin a rehab assignment. With the Red Sox already deciding that Eovaldi will likely fill a bullpen role -- and potentially step in as the team's closer -- once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, a lengthy stint in the minors shouldn't be on tap.

Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to join the Red Sox bullpen in about a week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi has been out since mid-April after undergoing elbow surgery. He's yet to begin a rehab assignment, but he won't need to build up for very long due to his conversion to a relief role. He'll throw to hitters Monday before embarking on what appears to be scheduled as a rather brief rehab assignment. He's expected to close for the Red Sox once active.

Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to throw another bullpen session Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Alex Cora said the team wants him to get used to pitching every day. He will likely need to go out on a rehab assignment at some point soon and is then expected to take over the closing duties for the Red Sox.

Eovaldi (elbow) completed a 27-pitch bullpen session Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi has progressed quickly in his bullpen sessions over the last couple weeks, which makes sense given his expected move to the closer's role requires much less buildup of his arm strength. The Red Sox have yet to determine what's next for the 29-year-old, but a simulated game or rehab outing appear to be on the horizon.

Eovaldi (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Alex Cora told the media Saturday that Eovaldi will play catch Sunday and throw another bullpen Wednesday. While there's no timetable on Eovaldi's return, it appears that his rehab is going as planned.

Eovaldi (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi is still working his way back from late-April elbow surgery. He's expected to close for the Red Sox once he returns, both in an effort to decrease the strain on his arm and in an attempt to fix the team's weak link, though the team hasn't ruled out his chances of eventually returning to the rotation late in the season.

Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to serve as the Red Sox's closer upon his return from the 60-day injured list, Tom Caron of NESN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported Monday that the team was "strongly considering" using Eovaldi as the closer, but Caron took it a step further, saying Eovaldi will be named the closer and serve as a traditional closer. The hard-throwing righty has been out since undergoing surgery in late April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He experienced a setback in early June in the form of biceps tendinitis, but the Red Sox are said to be optimistic about Eovaldi's chances of returning shortly after the break. The Boston bullpen has blown a combined 17 saves this season.

Eovaldi (elbow) may be used as a closer upon returning from the 60-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eovaldi has been on the shelf since April 20, though he's making solid progress after undergoing surgery on his right elbow. The Red Sox are hopeful he'll be ready to return shortly after the All-Star break, and given Boston's bullpen struggles, they could use the right-hander in save situations. This would also allow for Eovaldi to return sooner than anticipated, as it would likely take more time to stretch him back out to a starting role.

Eovaldi (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Red Sox to reinstate Steven Wright from his suspension. It has no effect on Eovaldi's return timeline, as he's already been out for over 60 days. He's still working his way cautiously through his rehab program, with no clear target date for his return.