Cora stayed on the field and tried to get at home-plate umpire Mike Estabrook, but was held back by first base umpire Laz Diaz. Cora pushed against Diaz several times.

Although the update doesn't include a set time for his return, seeing the lefty throwing on the mound again is positive sign. With an injury-infested pitching rotation, the Red Sox will be looking forward to Sandoval's return to the mound some time this season.

In Abraham's proposed trade, Duran would be enough to land Isaac Paredes in exchange, a right-handed infielder who could be an answer to the Red Sox's questions at first base. Fans might be calling for Anthony to get his shot in the majors, but trading Duran is a tough pill to swallow.

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Mets (29-19) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (24-25). Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Walker Buehler for Boston. The Sox took Game 1 of the series winning last night,

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) is expected to take the mound for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, according to manager Alex Cora. Buehler appears to be on the verge of returning after landing on the injured list on May 2 due to a shoulder bursitis.