Dustin Pedroia

Red Sox could have Dustin Pedroia (knee, ankle) back on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee, ankle) said he expects to return to the Red Sox starting lineup Wednesday.

What It Means:

Pedroia has been out of the lineup since Friday when he injured his leg after Manny Machado slide into him. He was medically cleared on Monday and told reporters he felt good on Tuesday.

Pedroia is hitting .258/.329/.274 with five RBI's and five runs scored in 70 plate appearances this season.