Righty Hunter Dobbins (right elbow strain) will make a rehab start at Portland on Saturday night. Cora said it would “probably” be Dobbins’ only rehab outing, meaning the rookie might rejoin the Red Sox at the end of their homestand next week.

Alex Cora is 0 for 2 in arguing obstruction calls with umpire Alan Porter after the Boston Red Sox manager was ejected in the fifth inning of a 9-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the second straight game in which Cora was tossed.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told “WEEI Afternoons” that rookie outfielder is “becoming a force” for his baseball team, confirming that the 21-year-old will make his debut in left field in their series finale against the Rockies.