BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that he expects starting pitcher Kutter Crawford to begin a rehab assignment later this week. Crawford was placed on the injured list March 27 with right patellar tendinopathy.

Bregman roped a single to left field in the fifth inning, rounded first base, then immediately called for the trainer and exited the game with a slight limp. Bregman told reporters on Saturday that he felt worse than expected. He subsequently underwent an MRI before being placed on the shelf.

The Boston Red Sox may see the return of one of their best relief pitchers in Justin Slaten sooner than later.