Dustin Pedroia (hamstring) is slated to take batting practice Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Pedroia (hamstring) is slated to take batting practice Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

Pedroia could return as early as July 9, but the question will be whether the club activates him for the Yankees' series or just sits him through the All-Star break. Brock Holt will likely continue to see most of the reps at second base while he's sidelined, but Deven Marrero will receive his first career start at the position Wednesday.