ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard said that the current Boston relievers have the potential and track records to comprise "a really good bullpen," but he was non-commital on the question of whether the team needed to make a trade for a reliever prior to the July 31 deadline for non-waiver trades.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The return of catcher Victor Martinez after four weeks on the disabled list helped to deepen a Red Sox offense that had seemed dormant in his absence. Martinez drove in a run (marking the first run driven in by a Sox catcher in July) and David Ortiz smashed a pair of home runs -- his 35th career multi-homer game with the Sox -- to help lead the Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Angels.

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, the Red Sox and Blue Jays currently aren’t a match in terms of making a deal for reliever Scott Downs. While the source points out the dynamic could change before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, there is “nothing right now.” WEEI.com’s Alex Speier is reporting, however, that the Jays continue to aggressively scout Red Sox Single-A pitcher Roman Mendez.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona told reporters prior to Monday's series opener with the Angels that injured second baseman Dustin Pedroia ran Monday, a big step in his recovery from a broken left foot. Francona indicated that Pedroia wasn't totally satisfied with how it went, but that the trainers were pleased.

"He's just not ready," said Francona. "This thing's got to heal."