Bullpen reinforcements look to be on the way for the Red Sox. Former setup man Joe Kelly is expected to throw one inning in a rehab outing Wednesday for Triple-A Pawtucket. Depending on the outcome, he could be activated from the disabled list this weekend.
Meanwhile, Carson Smith is expected to face live batting on Thursday, after a pair of setbacks derailed the progress he had made in June. If all goes well in his session, he could make his first rehab appearance this weekend as well.
Kelly, who has been out since the All-Star break with a left hamstring strain has been one of the more reliable relievers in the Red Sox bullpen this season.