The Boston Red Sox and Alex Cora experienced another setback in Tanner Houck's injury recover that will have him out for even longer.

Hicks, acquired in the five-player swap with the San Francisco Giants headlined by Rafael Devers, has been on the IL. He’s currently at Worcester and Alex Cora said Saturday that Hicks would pitch Sunday as part of a rehab assignment.

The Boston Red Sox are pausing pitcher Kutter Crawford's rehab due to a wrist injury, according to manager Alex Cora. Crawford, 29, hasn't pitched in a game this season due to knee and wrist issues. He threw his second bullpen session of the week on Friday in the hopes of progressing to a rehab assignment but suffered a setback with the wrist.

The sloppy play that has characterized much of the season for the Red Sox had dissipated of late, but reared its head again Sunday.

The Red Sox put him on the 15-day injured list They brought back righthander Richard Fitts from Triple A Worcester to fill his roster spot and likely his rotation spot. Dobbins was due to pitch again Wednesday against the Angels.