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Boston infielder Pedro Ciriaco, who is dealing with back spasms, made it through a full workout for the Red Sox on Saturday, reports the Boston Globe. 

Boston is hoping to get Ciriaco in a game on Sunday, though it is unsure if it will be a major-league game or a minor-league game. 

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Thursday he's hopeful infielder Pedro Ciriaco, who has been sidelined by back spasms, will return to game action Saturday.

Red Sox top prospect Xander Bogaerts has returned following his appearance with the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, reports MLB.com on Tuesday. Boston manager John Farrell confirmed that Bogaerts will remain in big-league camp before getting sent down to the minors. 

"He'll get some reps at short, and possibly third base," said Farrell. "Make no mistake, he's still in our eyes a shortstop and we'll get him a few more at-bats here before he begins his regular season."

Farrell believes the WBC experience will help Bogaerts this season. 

"I think the experience he had with the WBC ... is all positive," Farrell said. "Would we have liked more at-bats? Sure. I think the fact that he played in that environment and on that stage outweighs maybe a few less at-bats he might have otherwise had here. All that being said, we're happy for the experience he went through."

Red Sox infielder Pedro Ciriaco was scratched Friday against the Twins due to back spasms, according to the Providence Journal. Ciriaco is listed as day to day. He was replaced by Deven Marrero in the starting lineup.