BOSTON (AP) — Josh Beckett has been scratched by the Boston Red Sox from his scheduled start Sunday against the Minnesota Twins.
Beckett left Tuesday night’s game against Detroit after 2 2-3 innings because of a back spasm.
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Friday that he didn’t think the right-hander will go on the disabled list. Beckett is 5-9 with a 4.54 ERA in 18 starts this season.