BOSTON -- Red Sox right-hander Justin Masterson is one step closer to pitching at Fenway Park again.
On Friday night, Masterson worked 4 2/3 innings for Double-A Portland in his second Minor League rehab start since landing on the 15-day disabled list on May 14 with right shoulder tendinitis. He allowed two runs, eight hits and threw 59 of his 80 pitches for strikes.
The team will wait until after Masterson completes a bullpen session on Sunday to decide on his next step.
"There's a definite progressive step being taken here," Red Sox manager John Farrell said.