Chris Sale might begin minor league rehab assignment this week

Chris Sale could be returning to the mound soon. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe The Red Sox were blown out at home Saturday by the Phillies, but there was still some good news for them at day’s end.

Chris Sale might begin his minor league rehab assignment next week after throwing two innings of live batting practice in Fort Meyers, Florida on Saturday, manager Alex Cora told reporters.

“Everything good. He was good,” Cora said. “Results apart, (trainer Brad Pearson) told me he struck out a lot of people down there. But as far as the stuff, it was really good. Tomorrow is the big day, right? He did what he did today, and let’s see how he shows up tomorrow. Hopefully everything is fine and then we…