Stephen Drew (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a homer and a walk Monday in his final rehab game with Double-A Portland. Drew will take a day of rest on Tuesday and is set to be activated from the disabled list prior to Wednesday's game. He'll take over as the starting shortstop, with Jose Iglesias likely be sent down.

Stephen Drew (concussion) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Drew had originally been scheduled for activation on Monday, but the Red Sox have decided to keep him on his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland for a couple more days. The veteran infielder has been out since early March due to post-concussion symptoms.

Stephen Drew (concussion) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday at Double-A Portland. The current plan calls for Drew to play four rehab games with Double-A Portland and then join the Red Sox for their home opener on Monday, April 8 against the Orioles. Drew is on the 7-day concussion disabled list.

The Red Sox are hopeful that Stephen Drew (concussion) will begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. This confirms a report by WEEI.com. Drew made it through an extended spring training game on Tuesday and is expected to play in another one on Wednesday. He may need a few days to get his stamina back following the concussion, but it's conceivable that he'll be ready to join Boston's lineup within the next couple of weeks.

Stephen Drew (concussion) is expected to play in another extended spring training game on Wednesday. Drew played Tuesday for the first time since his concussion and went 1-for-3 with a double while playing three innings at shortstop. He'll likely need some time to build his stamina, but he could be ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment by the end of the week. Jose Iglesias will continue to fill in at shortstop until Drew is ready to join the lineup.

Stephen Drew (concussion) made three plate appearances Tuesday in an extended spring training game. Drew was cleared for live action on Tuesday morning and wanted to get right back at it. He is on track to join the Red Sox at some point over the next 7-10 days. Jose Iglesias will continue to fill in for now.

The Boston Globe reports Stephen Drew (concussion) is close to being cleared for minor league games. Drew has been taking batting practice and continues to move in the right direction. If all goes well, he could be ready to return sometime around mid April. The Red Sox have already placed Drew on the 7-day disabled list to open the season.

Red Sox placed SS Stephen Drew on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27, with a concussion. An expected move, as Drew is still feeling some minor symptoms related to his concussion from earlier this month. Jose Iglesias will begin the season as the starting shortstop.

Stephen Drew is likely to open the 2013 regular season on the 7-day concussion disabled list. Drew has resumed some baseball activities, but he's not fully where he needs to be and Opening Day is Monday. The 30-year-old shortstop suffered a concussion on March 7 when he was beaned by a pitch during a Grapefruit League game. He signed a one-year, $9.5 million free agent contract with the Red Sox this offseason.

Stephen Drew (concussion) is scheduled to take batting practice on the field Wednesday. Drew is doing everything but playing in games at this point, but he's experiencing some minor symptoms related to his concussion earlier this month. According to Red Sox manager John Farrell, usually they occur at night following a full day of activity. Drew is expected to travel with the team to New York for the start of the season, but he's almost certainly headed for the disabled list. Jose Iglesias will handle shortstop duties during his absence.