Franklin Morales News

Though Shane Victorino did not return to Boston's lineup on Wednesday, it appeared more likely than 24 hours earlier that he'd be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list.

Ross will catch left-hander Franklin Morales in Portland's 11 a.m. game at Hadlock Field against New Hampshire.

Brian Cashman, the general manager of the Yankees, once said his team plays 162 one-game seasons because of all the scrutiny they receive.

The Red Sox have been without left-hander Franklin Morales all season long thanks to a back injury, but that separation will soon come to an end.

Today's edition includes stories on Jose Iglesias attempting a go at different positions, the savior that is Andrew Bailey, and how Will Middlebrooks almost ended up a Ray.

Update from Peter Abraham - Andrew Bailey pitched an inning for Triple A Pawtucket.

He enters the game first in the league in WHIP and second in ERA. 6:05 p.m. Indianapolis Indians - Daniel Rodriguez at Pawtucket Red Sox - Franklin Morales NOTE : The PawSox welcome Indianapolis to McCoy Stadium for a four game series.

Franklin Morales has had a lengthy rehab assignment for two reasons. The first is that his initial rehab was interrupted by a strained pectoral muscle, but the second, and most important for the Red Sox , is that they want to keep him stretched out as a starting pitcher in the event they need one.

Left-hander Franklin Morales will make his fourth appearance of his Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday, when he again pitches for Triple-A Pawtucket.

FORT MILL Zach Stewart helped lead the Pawtucket Red Sox to a Governors' Cup championship last year when he beat the Charlotte Knights in Game 2 of their series.

Catcher Christian Vazquez throws to second base during a Red Sox spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.

Today's edition includes stories on David Ortiz's take on the PED allegations, Allen Webster, and an update on a rehabbing reliever.

Pitching issues have begun to crop up with the Red Sox, and our mailbag reflects it this week with a lot of concerns about Felix Doubront, who was bumped from his start Wednesday in favor of Allen Webster.

RHP Allen Webster, who pitched six innings and yielded two earned runs in his first major-league start April 21, lasted only 1 2/3 innings and was hammered for eight runs Wednesday night.

With Felix Doubront struggling and Allen Webster sent down to Pawtucket, is Franklin Morales in line to be Boston's new fourth starter? Felix Doubront is struggling.

You knew Allen Webster wasn't going to be in the majors long, but his horrific performance against the Twins likely sped up the process even more, as it eliminated any chance of him sticking around for a second start.

David Ortiz was 0 for 5, snapping his career-best hit streak at 27 games. His last game without a hit came on July 1, 2012.

J.C. Linares of the Portland Sea Dogs, right, is welcomed by Xander Bogaerts after both scored in the fifth inning Wednesday - all part of a 10-4 win over Reading.

Now three days after walking off the mound with a strained right forearm, closer Joel Hanrahan continues to feel so much soreness that he's having trouble gripping a baseball.

The Red Sox will have a short roster again tonight as Will Middlebrooks and David Ross recover from the injuries they suffered in the fifth inning Tuesday night.