A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and two runs scored Friday against the Athletics.

Pierzynski has settled in nicely after a slow start to the season. The veteran backstop has raised his batting average 45 points over his last nine games, from .235 to .280.

A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored against the Rays on Tuesday.

Pierzynski had an RBI single and a run scored in the team's five-run sixth inning. In his first year with the Red Sox, Pierzynski is hitting .274/.321/.384 with 13 RBI.

A.J. Pierzynski blasted a grand slam homer off Chad Jenkins on Saturday, powering the Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto.

The Red Sox drew four walks against starter Brandon Morrow in the third inning to force in a run and load the bases, setting the stage for Pierzynski to welcome Jennings into the game with the mammoth blast. He's now hitting .277/.329/.400 with two homers and 12 RBI in his first season in Boston.

A.J. Pierzynski belted a two-run homer in a losing effort against the Yankees on Saturday.

The veteran backstop finished the afternoon 2-for-4. His two run blast off Hiroki Kuroda evened the score at 2-2 in the second inning after the Yankees had jumped out to an early lead. He's off to a fast start at the dish this season, slashing .344/.344/.438 with four RBI.

A.J. Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

All three of Pierzynski's hits were singles. He was one of three Red Sox batters to finish with three hits, driving his average up to .333 in the process. Expect the average to fall, but the power should come along sooner or later.

A.J. Pierzynski managed three singles in four at-bats versus his old team in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Pierzynski impressed neither offensively (2-for-16) nor defensively during the first week of the season, but his swing-at-everything philosophy worked out tonight. He scored twice in the game. That's something he did just five times while finishing with 48 runs scored last year.

A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) will be re-evaluated on Friday in hopes of being cleared to return to Grapefruit League action.

Out since Monday with a sprained left ankle, Pierzynski went through baseball activities on Thursday but the Red Sox want to see how he feels Friday before he's allowed to return to game action. He's likely to get in a game this weekend.

A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) won't return to action until at least Friday.

Pierzynski rolled his left ankle during Monday's game. It's not a big concern, but the Red Sox can afford to play it safe with him this early in camp. "He's got a little bit of swelling in there today but this is a couple, three days maybe before he's back behind the plate," said manager John Farrell. "The one thing is it's twice in camp that it's happened so we have to be a little more cautious right now."

A.J. Pierzynski left Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after turning his ankle.

It's the second ankle injury that Pierzynski has suffered this spring, but he should be fine. He signed a one-year, $8.25 million contract with the Red Sox over the winter and will serve as their primary starting catcher.

A.J. Pierzynski didn't catch bullpen sessions Tuesday after turning his ankle on Monday.

Pierzynski is expected to resume catching bullpen session Wednesday, so it's not a big deal. The veteran backstop landed a one-year, $8.25 million contract with the Red Sox during the offseason and is expected to serve as the primary catcher in 2014.

Red Sox signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year, $8.25 million contract.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported earlier Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to a deal, and it has become official after Pierzynski passed a physical. The 36-year-old earned $7.5 million in 2013 while batting .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI over 134 games with Texas. He'll start against right-handers, while David Ross figures to see the bulk of the time against southpaws.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that A.J. Pierzynski's one-year deal with the Red Sox is for $8.25 million.

The deal is pending a physical. Pierzynski likely could have received two years elsewhere, but it appears that the Red Sox paid more to get him at one year. The 36-year-old earned $7.5 million in 2013 while batting .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI over 134 games with Texas.

Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports that A.J. Pierzynski will get a one-year deal from the Red Sox.

Pierzynski's low on-base percentage doesn't really fit in with Boston's typical approach, but the Red Sox preferred him over Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who will almost certainly get a multi-year deal in free agency. The Red Sox have prospects Christian Vazquez and Blake Swihart on the way, so Pierzynski will essentially function as a stopgap option. He should retain most of his fantasy value with the move from Texas to Boston.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox and A.J. Pierzynski have agreed to a contract.

Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Twins are no longer pursuing A.J. Pierzynski.

La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune reported over the weekend that signing Pierzynski might be the club's next order of business following deals with Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes. However, a source closely monitoring Pierzynski's free agency told Berardino that the catcher is "not going there." The Twins are looking to add a backstop after moving Joe Mauer to first base.

The Twins are working on signing A.J. Pierzynski, according to La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune.

It's not much of a surprise: Pierzynski seemed like a good fit with the Twins from the moment the Joe Mauer-to-first base announcement came down. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has also gotten some play here, but Pierzynski on a one-year deal is the far more likely acquisition.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Twins are "looking into" bringing back free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski.

The Twins are examining the possibility with Joe Mauer moving over to first base, but they would prefer to have him on a one-year deal. He might find a better offer elsewhere. The soon-to-be 37-year-old was drafted by the Twins in 1994 and spent the first six years of his career with the club.

Jayson Stark of ESPN.com was told by sources that the Phillies are making A.J. Pierzynski their No. 1 target if they can't reach a deal with Carlos Ruiz.

Pierzynski, who turns 37 later this month, hit .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 games this past season with the Rangers. The Phillies should have plenty of competition to keep Ruiz, as the Rockies and Red Sox expected to be in the mix.

According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, the Twins have expressed interest in A.J. Pierzynksi.

The Twins are also thought to be eyeing Jarrod Saltalamcchia. It was announced Monday that Joe Mauer will move to first base full-time in 2014 and the Minnesota decision-makers aren't sure that Josmil Pinto is quite ready to take over. Pierzynski, 36, hit .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 games this year for the Rangers.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox are showing some interest in A.J. Pierzynski.

Bradford notes that the club is "exploring multiple options" in trying to complement David Ross next season. Re-signing Jarrod Saltalmacchia is a possibility, though his price tag might end up being a bit too high. Carlos Ruiz and Dioner Navarro could also be options, and Ryan Lavarnway is a possibility internally. Pierzynski, who will turn 37 next month, batted .272/.297/.425 with 17 homers and 70 RBI for the Rangers this season.