NEW YORK — Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will take the mound for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, coming back from neck and back stiffness to begin a fresh rehab assignment, the club said Thursday.The 31-year-old Matsuzaka, who is working his way back from Tommy John elbow ligament surgery last June, was shut down last weekend just prior to the end of his initial rehab assignment. Matsuzaka missed a scheduled start on Tuesday and received a cortisone shot to remove tension from his right trapezius muscle.Saturday's return will mark the start of a fresh rehab assignment, in which Matsuzaka can continue to pitch in the minors for up to 30 days. Matsuzaka has made five minor-league starts since April 23, posting an ERA of 4.62 over 25? innings pitched.
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