Pedroia's rehab assignment with Double-A Portland was put on hold Monday due to minor left knee soreness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that the issue is being described as minor suggests that the setback may not delay Pedroia for long, but it's hard to be optimistic when it comes to the veteran's knees. Knee issues limited him to just three games last season, and he only played six this year before heading right back to the injured list. A new timeline for his return has yet to emerge.

Pedroia was scratched from the lineup at Double-A Portland due to minor knee soreness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia was set to play three straight games at Portland as part of his rehab assignment, but is apparently still having lingering knee issues. The 35-year-old's removal was labeled precautionary, but this is a potentially concerning development considering his knee issues over the past two seasons.

Pedrioa (knee) is scheduled to start three consecutive rehab games at Double-A Portland beginning Friday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedrioa was originally set to play the three games earlier this week but had the rehab assignment delayed a few days due to questionable field conditions. The Red Sox will re-evaluate the 35-year-old Monday to determine the next step for his rehab program.

Pedroia (knee) is scheduled to start three consecutive minor-league games beginning Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

After playing back-to-back days for Double-A Portland over the weekend, going 3-for-6 in those contests, Pedroia will get the day off Monday before returning to action for an undisclosed affiliate Tuesday. Pedroia remains without a concrete return date, though the veteran second baseman will be one step closer to activation if he emerges from the upcoming trio of rehab games with no issues.

Pedroia (knee) went 0-for-3 for Double-A Portland in the first game of his rehab assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia started at second base and played five innings before departing. The second baseman is rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee. Building up the strength in the knee is the goal. To that end, he'll take Friday off and be back in the lineup Saturday, per Kevin Thomas of the Portland Press Herald.

Pedroia (knee) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. "'Whenever he's ready, he's ready," manager Alex Cora said.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia has been cleared to return to game action after spending the past week ramping up his baseball activities. The veteran infielder is expected to report to Double-A Portland. It remains to be seen how many rehab games Pedroia will need before being cleared to return, but the Red Sox figure to handle him with care after he lasted just eight days before heading back to the IL following his initial return from knee surgery earlier in the year.

Pedroia (knee) will begin a rehab assignment later this week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia will report to Double-A Portland for the rehab assignment after ramping up his baseball activities throughout the week. Abraham also noted that Pedroia is trying a new brace on his knee that supports his leg differently. Pedroia hopes that will allow him to play on a regular basis without suffering another setback, though he has been plagued by injury since the 2017 season.

Pedroia (knee) hit outside and did some running Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia continues to gradually ramp up his baseball activities as he looks to return after a brief stay on the injured list. The veteran infielder will be eligible for activation Monday, should he prove ready. Michael Chavis is starting at the keystone in his place Wednesday.

Pedroia (knee) ran on the field between games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia's comeback from knee surgery lasted just eight days before he ended up back on the injured list. He's said that he expects to returns after the minimum 10 days, which would leave Monday as his target return date, but it remains unclear whether the Red Sox agree with that plan.

Pedroia (knee) has yet to resume baseball activities, though manager Alex Cora said the veteran second baseman "did a lot in the weight room" Monday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

EDGE Analysis

Pedroia said over the weekend that he expects his stay on the injured list to be brief, though he'll need to resume baseball activities sooner than later if he wants that to be the case. He's eligible to return April 29.