MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Josh Beckett (numbness in right arm) had his start pushed back from Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Josh Beckett (numbness in right arm) had his start pushed back from Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Josh Beckett (numbness in right arm) had his start pushed back from Aug. 

--RHP Josh Beckett was relieved to hear that the ligaments in his right elbow are structurally sound after meeting with Dr. 

--RHP Josh Beckett was relieved to hear that the ligaments in his right elbow are structurally sound after meeting with Dr. 

--RHP Josh Beckett was relieved to hear that the ligaments in his right elbow are structurally sound after meeting with Dr. 

Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka isn't overly concerned with any sentimental meaning attached to 16 wins, but it's a significant number nonetheless for Japanese pitchers plying their trade in the big leagues. 

Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka isn't overly concerned with any sentimental meaning attached to 16 wins, but it's a significant number nonetheless for Japanese pitchers plying their trade in the big leagues. 

Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka isn't overly concerned with any sentimental meaning attached to 16 wins, but it's a significant number nonetheless for Japanese pitchers plying their trade in the big leagues. 

An injury to one of their top starters may have forced the Boston Red Sox to adjust their rotation for this weekend's series, but it certainly didn't affect their recent run of success against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. 

Josh Beckett was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a strained right elbow after the Boston ace was examined by Dr. 

The return of infielder David Eckstein would be not only a boost to the Los Angeles Angels' injury-depleted infield, but also a homecoming that would resonate with the team's fans. 

Dustin Pedroia had four hits, three runs, two stolen bases and one walk. 

Dustin Pedroia had four hits, three runs, two stolen bases and one walk. 

Josh Beckett was put on the 15-day disabled list because of an inflamed right elbow and manager Terry Francona hopes the Boston Red Sox ace can return to the rotation next Friday in Texas.