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

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 on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.