Major League Baseball

Pedroia runs, could return next week

Published Aug. 10, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Red Sox infielder Dustin Pedroia is running at full speed and could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend.

Pedroia tested his injured foot before Tuesday's game at Toronto. He is expected to work out again Wednesday, including making some cuts when he runs, and run again Thursday before visiting a doctor in Boston on Friday.

If all goes well, Pedroia will play at least two rehab games at Triple-A Pawtucket this weekend, either at second base or designated hitter, and could return to Boston's lineup next Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels.

The 2008 AL MVP fractured his left foot when fouled a ball off his leg during a June 25 loss to San Francisco. Pedroia is batting .292 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 73 games this year.