Wright (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright is inching closer to making his 2018 debut as he continues to work his way back from knee surgery that he underwent last May. The veteran has been pitching in extended spring training games recently, but seeing how long he's been sidelined, Wright will still likely need at least a couple of minor-league rehab starts before the Red Sox feel comfortable activating him. Once active, he'll need to serve a 15-game suspension that he was handed for violating the league's domestic violence policy.

Wright (knee) pitched five inning during an extended spring training game Wednesday and will participate in one more spring contest before potentially beginning a rehab assignment, The Boston Globe's Alex Speier reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright continues to work his way back from knee surgery that he underwent last May. The right-hander will likely appear in multiple games in the minors before returning to Boston, which will then trigger a 15-game suspension that he was levied for violating the league's domestic violence policy in late March. Expect an update on his status once the club deems him fit to take the field for a rehab assignment.

Wright (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright is still recovering from May knee surgery and received a PRP injection in his knee Monday. Once he returns from the DL, he'll have to serve a 15-game suspension for a violation of the league's domestic violence policy. That leaves him eligible to return in late April at the earliest. Brian Johnson and Hector Velasquez are in line to open the season in Boston's rotation while Wright, Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) and Drew Pomeranz (forearm) remain injured.

Wright (knee) was suspended 15 games for a violation of the league's domestic violence policy, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright was already questionable to start the season while recovering from knee surgery. Any time spent on the disabled list will not count towards his suspension.

Wright (knee) pitched four innings in a minor-league game Thursday, Chad Jennings and Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright got roughed up in the outing, giving up five runs, six hits and four walks, but results weren't the important part of the outing. Innings were. The Red Sox will evaluate Wright on Friday and haven't ruled him out for the start of the regular season.

Manager Alex Cora said that Wright (knee) has a "50/50 chance" to break camp in the starting rotation for an April 1 start against Tampa Bay, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright recently tossed a three-inning live batting practice session this past weekend and is expected to test out the knee in a minor-league game in the coming days. There should be a little more clarity on the situation once he gets back on the mound for a live game. In the event that Wright is unable to make the start against the Rays, expect Hector Velazquez to take his place.

Wright (knee) thinks he could break camp in the big-league rotation if he continues on his current track, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

He threw a three-inning live batting practice session Saturday and said he felt a dramatic improvement compared to his previous session just a few days earlier. Manager Alex Cora thinks the next step will be a minor-league game. He will need to avoid any setbacks if he is indeed going to be ready to go for an April 2 start in Miami (the fifth starter's spot).

Wright (knee) will throw three innings of live batting practice Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright is one of three Boston starters expected to open the season on the disabled list. Even when he's healthy enough to return, Wright's not guaranteed a spot in the rotation. Two out of the group consisting of Wright, Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) and Drew Pomeranz (forearm) will take up the final two spots in the rotation.

Wright's (knee) next step in his recovery process is to throw live batting practice, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright successfully tossed two simulated innings Wednesday to minor-league hitters. He's expected to throw around 3.0 innings of live batting practice by Saturday barring any setbacks. Wright still has a long way to go on the road to recovery, and could start the season on the disabled list.

Wright (knee) was able to throw a two-inning 31-pitch live batting practice session against minor leaguers Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright described the outing as a "big win" after facing live hitting for the first time this spring. He continues to recover from left knee surgery that he underwent last May, and is expected to begin the regular season on the disabled list. There remains a chance that he will be ready to go by the time Boston needs a fifth starter at the beginning of April, so expect steady updates on Wright's status over the coming weeks.