Bogaerts cleared to play, but not for takeoff

Xander Bogaerts hits his first home run of the spring, a solo homer that pulls the Red Sox to within a run in the bottom of the 1stDETROIT -- For the Red Sox, this four-game series in Detroit wouldn't have been complete without one more logistical challenge.

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts was supposed to return from the bereavement list for Monday afternoon's finale against Tigers ace Justin Verlander, but his flight from Aruba was never cleared for takeoff on Sunday night.

Bogaerts will fly directly to Boston, and should be back at shortstop for Tuesday's game to open a homestand against the Orioles.

"He was on the flight last night ready to take off, and they actually sat for two hours before…