Boston Red Sox

Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino said that he is planning to return to the lineup Sunday, ESPN Boston reports. He has been out of the lineup with back soreness since crashing into an outfield wall Thursday.

Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Drew was dealing with a back issue in Friday's game that was not supposed to be a problem for Saturday.

Now, Drew should be considered day to day.

Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino remained out of the lineup Saturday against the Twins.

Victorino, who continues to be bothered by a bad back, crashed into the wall Thursday in Tampa Bay. He is day to day.

Red Sox minor-league outfielder Jackie Bradley returned from a stint on the disabled list Friday, WEEI.com reports.

The 23-year-old, who missed time due to biceps tendinitis, went 1 for 3 with a triple, walk and hit by pitch serving as the designated hitter. It was Bradley's first game in two weeks.

Bradley is batting .304 on the year for Triple-A Pawtucket over 12 games since being demoted from the Red Sox.

Red Sox prospect Matt Barnes has delievered a 1.96 ERA over his last four starts with Double-A Portland, WEEI.com reports Saturday.

On Friday, Barnes allowed three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts over six innings. He walked a batter. He has 28 strikeouts with seven walks over his last 23 innings.