Red Sox' Uehara expected to return Thursday vs. White Sox
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Koji Uehara's return to Boston's bullpen is imminent, according to Sean McAdam of Comcast SportsNet, who notes the 39-year-old will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.
Koji long-tossed again today with greater intensity. Plan is for a bullpen Wed., and be available Thursday night. #RedSoxTalk
— Sean McAdam (@Sean_McAdam) April 15, 2014
Shoulder soreness has sidelined Uehara for the last four games, though an MRI revealed no structural damage to his right arm. Uehara has yet to allow a run over five appearances this season, notching seven strikeouts while issuing no walks over five innings of work.