BOSTON -- The injury-riddled Boston Red Sox are getting close to one of their key contributors making a return to the roster.
Barring setbacks, outfielder Enrique Hernandez -- who has been on the injured list since June 8 and has experienced multiple delays during his return -- is expected to return to the Red Sox early next week. The 30-year-old will play rehab games on Friday and Saturday and rest on Sunday before the team determines if he's ready to return.
"The hope is for him to travel with us on Monday," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora.