Projo Sox Blog

By STEVEN KRASNER
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON -- J.D. Drew, who hasn't played since leaving the Aug. 17 game against Toronto in the fourth inning, reported Friday that his ailing back felt better.

Drew is suffering from a herniated disc. He was placed on the disabled list this past Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 18.

"He said he was really improved today," said manager Terry Francona. "He said it was the first day he was able to get across the clubhouse without a lot of pain."

Drew is eligible to come off the DL on Tuesday, but Francona said the right fielder will have to participate in strengthening and agility drills before the trainers will permit him to return to action.

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