BOSTON -- Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez has been cleared to ramp up some of his activities after a recent visit with Dr. George Theodore, the resident foot specialist for the Red Sox.
This doesn't mean Rodriguez is ready to pitch again, but it's an encouraging sign considering the severity of the right ankle sprain he suffered on July 14.
"Actually, it was very positive," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "Now he can do other activities besides playing catch. I saw him today doing a few exercises with the ankle and with our therapist down there.