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The Boston Red Jason Heyward JerseySox are set to battle the New York Yankees in a crucial four-game series starting Thursday -- and might get some welcome reinforcements along the way. Second baseman Jake Arrieta Womens JerseyDustin Pedroia, who has been stuck on the disabled list since Aug. 8 due to knee inflammation, might return to the Red Sox lineup at some point this week, according to manager John Farrell. Farrell, appearing on WEEI's Dale, Holley & Keefe Wednesday, said that Pedroia is getting closer and closer in Greg Maddux Youth Jerseyhis rehab process -- adding that the second baseman has a chance to return to the lineup as soon as this weekend. "He went through Fergie Jenkins Jerseysome aggressive base running here just about a half hour ago and came out of that initially in a really good way," Farrell said. "He went at it full speed from running down the line through first, to going first to third, second to home, all the turns and the acceleration you're looking to see from him or any player. "That was a real positive here today. He'll Dexter Fowler Authentic Jerseygo through regular BP later today. It's likely we go through another aggressive day of base running tomorrow. We'll see how he comes out of the next two days, but his time is getting closer. Optimistically, looking on the weekend."