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Expected to return next week Manager Alex Cora said Friday that he expects Hernandez (hip) to return from the injured list sometime next week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hernandez began a rehab assignment Wednesday, and he'll appear in games at Double-A Portland on Friday and Saturday. He'll rest Sunday and Monday but will be in the mix to rejoin the Red Sox as early as Tuesday, when the team begins a three-game series in Pittsburgh.

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Makes rehab appearance Hernandez (hip) started in center field and went 1-for-2 with Double-A Portland on Wednesday.

Impact Hernandez kicked off a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs and played five innings in the field. An earlier rehab stint was paused after one outing, so the Red Sox will want to thoroughly evaluate the outfielder Thursday. He hasn't played in the majors since June 7, which suggests the rehab could go into next week. The Red Sox will at least want to see him play nine innings and on back-to-back days.

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Ready for rehab assignment Manager Alex Cora said Hernandez (hip) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Cora didn't specify which affiliate Hernandez will be joining, but because he's been sidelined since June 7 with a strained right hip flexor, he'll most likely stay on the rehab assignment through the weekend as he looks to regain his timing at the plate. Hernandez previously made a rehab appearance July 8, only to be pulled off the assignment at Triple-A Worcester after experiencing a setback. He appears to have responded well to the platelet-rich plasma injection he received shortly before the All-Star break. Once he's activated, Hernandez will likely supplant Jarren Duran as the Red Sox's everyday center fielder.

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Not close to game action Hernandez (hip) will take batting practice tomorrow but isn't close to returning to game action, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hernandez resumed swinging a bat in late July and has been progressing well in his recovery after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly before the All-Star break. However, the 30-year-old will still require some time before he's cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Manager Alex Cora said last weekend that he hopes Hernandez will be able to return sometime in August, but a better timetable for his return is unlikely to be revealed until he resumes game action.

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Responds well to swinging bat Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Hernandez (hip) felt good after swinging a bat Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taking swings represents the first meaningful activity for Hernandez since he required a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly before the All-Star break to alleviate pain in his right hip. Hernandez is expected to steadily ramp up his activity in the days to come, and Cora said the goal is for the 30-year-old to make his return from the 60-day injured list at some point in August.

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Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday

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Could swing bat Friday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Hernandez (hip) could resume swinging a bat Friday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact After he was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, Hernandez won't be eligible to return until the second week of August, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to go by then. The Red Sox likely won't be able to pinpoint a target timeline for Hernandez's return until he's able to resume full baseball activities and head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. His ability to take some swings during the upcoming weekend would at least represent a step in the right direction.

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Moved to 60-day IL Hernandez (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact He last played June 7, so we know that he won't be back until early August at the earliest. Hernandez has been working out but hasn't resumed baseball activities. This move allowed Jaylin Davis to be added to the active roster.

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