Rodriguez (knee) could start Sunday's game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Previous reports suggested that Rodriguez might need a pair of minor-league starts before returning to the big-league rotation, but this makes it seem as if one may be enough (Rodriguez was slated to make a minor-league start at extended spring training Tuesday). The Red Sox haven't officially named a starter, though Chris Sale is another option as he would be on normal rest.