Jeff Foster (back) returned to action on Friday, scoring six points on 2-of-3 shooting with seven rebounds in 13 minutes. This is about as good as it gets for Foster, and we'll let you know if he picks it up any further.

Jeff Foster returned to action on Friday February 10.

Jeff Foster (back) will return to action on Friday. Foster hasn't played in a game since January 14 due to a bad back, which has been a problem for him all season. He'll backup Roy Hibbert and provide depth at the end of the bench.

Jeff Foster (back) participated in his first full practice in weeks on Monday. How Foster's back responds to the action will dictate his timeline to return. The Pacers could definitely use him down low as a backup behind Roy Hibbert, but he's not someone fantasy owners should have on their radar.

Jeff Foster (back) traveled with the Pacers but did not play on Friday. Foster sounds like he's nearing a return, but shouldn't weigh too heavily in owners' assessments of the Pacers frontcourt, at least until he proves he can stay on the court.

Jeff Foster (lower back) is back with the team and could play on Tuesday against the Nets. This only matters if Roy Hibbert's ankle injury becomes an issue in the next few days. Hibbert returned to Friday's game, so it's looking like Foster's return will only give the Pacers some much-needed depth.

Jeff Foster (lower back procedure) is expected to miss the rest of January. Foster isn't traveling with the Pacers but it sounds like he could return in early February. There's little reason to think he can stay healthy this season, let alone provide fantasy value.

Jeff Foster will miss at least the next two weeks due to a back procedure.

Jeff Foster returned from a back injury Saturday and hit 1-of-6 shots for three points, four rebounds and three steals. Foster missed Friday with a sore back, but has no fantasy value as long as Roy Hibbert is healthy.

Jeff Foster (back) has been ruled out for the Pacers' game on Friday. Foster is going to sit out Friday's Pacers game, but is expected back for Saturday's game against the Celtics.