Craig Breslow News

Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey has been sent to the 15-day disabled list after being diagnosed with right biceps inflammation.

The Red Sox remarkably managed to fight through injuries to have an excellent April, going 18-8. To start the month of May, the Red Sox have looked healthier as they have David Ortiz and Stephen Drew back in the lineup.

Closer Joel Hanrahan appeared to pass his final test on Wednesday when he threw another bullpen session to test his right hamstring.

Prior to Wednesday's game against the Athletics , Red Sox manager John Farrell dropped some information on a few injured pitchers, all working their way back to the majors on rehab assignments.

Losing is bad, losing by 13 is even worse, but there are some positives to take away from Tuesday's defeat.

Lefthanded reliever Craig Breslow did not get an out in his rehab appearance at Double A Portland.

Right-hander John Lackey had a strong opening to his Minor League rehab assignment on Monday night, firing 3 2/3 shutout innings at Double-A Portland.