Josh Beckett (back) will return to the Red Sox starting rotation on Wednesday against the Rangers.

No word yet on who he will replace in the rotation, but Aaron Cook and Felix Doubront are the most obvious candidates. Doubront was initially scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, but could simply be pushed back.

The Red Sox have scratched Josh Beckett (back) from Sunday's start against the Twins.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine left open the possibility that Beckett could make the start if he threw a bullpen session Friday, but Franklin Morales is now listed as the starter for Sunday. It's not yet clear if Beckett is merely being pushed back a couple more days or will require a lengthier absence.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said it's "more than likely" that Josh Beckett (back) will not make his scheduled start Sunday.

"I'd say it's questionable for him to throw [Friday], which would then make it questionable that he would make his next start, which means he won't make it, more than likely," said Valentine. The manager added that Beckett felt "much improved" Thursday, but he's "still a little limited in his motion." It's not clear at this point whether he'll require a stint on the DL. Franklin Morales will start Sunday if Beckett can't.

Josh Beckett (back) did not throw a bullpen session Thursday.

This explains Bobby Valentine's sudden change of tone on his status. If Beckett doesn't feel well enough to throw a bullpen session Friday, he'll likely be scratched from his next scheduled start.

Josh Beckett left Tuesday's start in the third inning due to back spasms.

It's not clear at this point if his next scheduled start might be in jeopardy. Beckett allowed a run on one hit and two walks over 2 2/3 innings to the Tigers before exiting. He was replaced by Clayton Mortensen.

Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston was told by a team source that the Red Sox are not trading Josh Beckett before Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

The Red Sox shopped Beckett and also received some calls, but the possibility was always a long shot. The 32-year-old right-hander is still owed roughly $37 million through 2014 and can veto any deal with his 10-and-5 rights. They might be able to do better in the offseason if he finishes strong.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Red Sox are now "unlikely" to trade Josh Beckett.

Olney says the Red Sox talked to a "small handful of teams about him" but found no offers to their liking. Beckett is owed a total of $31.5 million in salary over the next two seasons and has posted a 4.57 ERA in 17 starts this year. It's doubtful Boston got any great offers.

The Red Sox are "trying to dump" Josh Beckett, according to ESPN Boston.

"They're trying to dump him," a major league executive said, "but I don't think anyone would touch him without a big discount." Because he is a 10/5 player, Beckett can veto any trade. Beckett is owed a total of $31.5 million over the next two seasons and has registered a pedestrian 4.57 ERA this year.

Josh Beckett was hit hard in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays, surrendering four runs on seven hits over his six innings of work.

Beckett did manage to fan seven while walking three in the game. After allowing a pair of runs each in the first and second innings, he was able to settle down and shut the Jays out for the next four frames. Beckett continues to frustrate Red Sox fans and fantasy owners alike, as he possesses all the talent in the world but just can't seem to keep his focus for an extended period of time. He'll take a 5-8 record and 4.53 ERA into Wednesday's start against the Rangers in Texas.

Josh Beckett pitched a solid game in Sunday's win over the Rays, allowing three runs on eight hits over his six innings of work.

Beckett fanned seven while walking two in the game. The Rays had him on the ropes in the very first inning, as they scratched out three runs and stranded two more. Beckett was able to rebound nicely though and shut them out over the next five innings, giving his team the opportunity to come back. He'll take a 5-7 record and 4.44 ERA into his next start against the Blue Jays at home on Friday.

Josh Beckett allowed two runs in six innings Saturday against the Mariners in his return from the disabled list.

The Red Sox went easy on Beckett tonight, removing him after 85 pitches. He'll get the Yankees next week in his remaining start before the All-Star break, making him a shaky play in most formats.

Josh Beckett (shoulder) has been cleared to rejoin the Red Sox rotation Saturday against the Mariners.

Beckett threw a bullpen session Monday and felt fine the day after. The 32-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June due to right shoulder inflammation. He'll return to a 4.14 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

An MRI taken Tuesday morning on Josh Beckett's right shoulder showed no structural damage.

It was merely a precautionary exam. Beckett, who's been on the shelf since June 12 with inflammation, told reporters Tuesday afternoon that he only expects to miss one more turn through the Boston starting rotation.

Josh Beckett (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list when first eligible.

"We're taking a conservative approach to the situation," manager Bobby Valentine said. According to the Boston Globe, the decision to place Beckett on the DL was made by head physical therapist Mike Reinold, not by Beckett or Valentine. Beckett was reportedly "not completely on board with the decision," and wouldn't speak to the media on Saturday.

Red Sox placed RHP Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 12, with right shoulder inflammation.

It's possible Beckett will be activated when first eligible, as it was originally reported he would only miss one start. Franklin Morales will replace him in the starting rotation Sunday, while Clayton Mortensen will be recalled in a corresponding move.

Josh Beckett will not start Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation.

Beckett is being sent for tests, after which we will get a better idea of his status moving forward. Franklin Morales will make the start in his place Sunday.

Josh Beckett couldn't overcome a rough start Monday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings in a loss to the Marlins.

Beckett allowed a three-spot in the first and another run in the second before putting it on cruise control the rest of the way, allowing just one walk and no hits over the next five frames. He's now winless in his last four starts. Beckett will take a 4.14 ERA and 1.15 WHIP into this weekend's start against the Cubs.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Thursday that Josh Beckett's right hamstring "seems like it's non-problematic."

Beckett allowed two runs over eight innings before leaving Wednesday's start against the Orioles with a right hamstring cramp. He was only at 92 pitches at the time, so he likely would have come out for the ninth if it wasn't for the injury. However, Beckett worked on the treadmill Thursday and the hamstring isn't expected to have any impact on his availability for his next scheduled start.

Josh Beckett pitched decently against the Tigers on Thursday, allowing four runs on ten hits over seven innings of work in a losing effort.

He walked one and only struck out one in the game. The Tigers strung together four hits and a sacrifice fly to push three runs across in the third inning, accounting for most of the damage on the evening. With the loss, Beckett falls to 4-5 on the season, raising his ERA to 4.26 in the process. He'll attempt to get back in the win column when the Red Sox welcome in the Orioles on Wednesday.

Josh Beckett held the Phillies to one run on seven hits in 7 2/3 innings of work on Sunday, improving to 4-4 in Boston's 5-1 road victory.

Beckett has now allowed just one run in his past 14 2/3 innings of work after getting lit up by the Indians on May 10. For the season, he's sporting a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 40/15 K/BB ratio through 49 1/3 frames. He'll get the Rays in Boston next weekend.