Stephen Drew went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. The three RBI matched a season-high. Drew has begun to show some signs of life recently, hitting .301 (22-for-73) with 11 extra-base hits (three home runs) and 13 RBI over his last 21 games. He might be worth a look for those bracing for the loss of Jhonny Peralta or Everth Cabrera in fantasy leagues.

Stephen Drew hit a walkoff RBI ground-rule single in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-innings win over Seattle. Drew's one-hopper into the right-field seats scored Dustin Pedroia from third base. It was the shortstop's only hit of the night, but it was obviously a huge one. The Red Sox are now back in first place with a half-game lead over the Rays in the American League East standings. Drew is batting .228/.311/.408 with seven homers and 38 RBI in 76 games this season.

Stephen Drew went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in the Red Sox' 7-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday. Drew hit a three-run homer in the fourth and a two-run shot in the sixth inning. The homers were Drew's first since June 4. The shortstop has seven home runs and 37 RBI in 72 games.

Red Sox activated SS Stephen Drew from the 15-day disabled list. Drew has been sidelined since June 28 with a hamstring injury, but was able to rejoin the Red Sox on Saturday as expected. He's batting eighth and playing shortstop in his return to the starting lineup.

Stephen Drew (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday. Drew, out since June 28 due to hamstring tightness, is scheduled to play in two games with Double-A Portland before being activated. He's expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

Stephen Drew (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland. Drew is scheduled to appear in two games before rejoining the Red Sox on Saturday. He hasn't played since June 28 due to hamstring tightness, but remains on track to return after the All-Star break.

Stephen Drew (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The rehab assignment will be a short one, likely just one or two games in the days following the break. The Red Sox are hopeful to have him back by next weekend. He hasn't played since June 28 due to hamstring tightness.

Stephen Drew (hamstring) has increased the intensity of his running in recent days. The Red Sox remain unsure, though, whether he'll be ready to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. It does sound like Drew's right hamstring is coming along, though, and he should be ready for activation not too long after the All-Star break.

Red Sox placed SS Stephen Drew on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 28, due to right hamstring tightness. Drew has been sidelined since last Friday with the ailment, but the injury wasn't initially deemed serious enough to require a stint on the disabled list. Jose Iglesias will continue to handle the bulk of playing time at shortstop in his absence.

Red Sox manager John Farrell is hoping Stephen Drew (hamstring) will be ready to return Saturday. Drew has been out since last Friday due to right hamstring tightness. Jose Iglesias has been playing shortstop and Brandon Snyder has been at third base. Drew is batting .233/.313/.409 in 66 games this season.