Mike Carp has had the walking boot removed from his fractured right foot.

However, he's still a couple weeks away from baseball activities. Carp seems unlikely to return before the end of the month.

Mike Carp (foot) was placed in a walking boot after fracturing his foot.

Carp will be in the boot for a week, followed by at least another week of rehab before he begins baseball activities. "We're still a little ways away before he's back to us," said manager John Farrell. Daniel Nava has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtuckett and should split time with Brock Holt at first base in Carp's absence, at least until Mike Napoli (finger) returns.

Red Sox placed INF/OF Mike Carp on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right foot.

He sustained the injury getting hit by a pitch during the series against the Braves. There is no word yet on the projected timetable for his recovery.

Mike Carp is back in the Red Sox' lineup Friday.

Carp has been sore the last couple days after being hit on the foot by a pitch Tuesday. He was able to pinch-run Thursday, so it's no surprise that he's back in there Friday.

Red Sox manager John Farrell is hopeful that Mike Carp (foot) could be able to pinch-hit Thursday.

Carp was hit in the right foot on Tuesday and is dealing with some soreness. He was sent for an MRI, but it looks like no structural damage was found. The Red Sox are going with Ryan Lavarnway at first base on Thursday.

Mike Carp is absent from the Red Sox lineup on Wednesday due to soreness in his right foot.

Carp will undergo an MRI to determine if there is any structural damage in his foot. Daniel Nava is starting at first base on Wednesday night against the Braves.

Making his first start since May 4, Mike Carp went 2-for-4 and drove in a run on Thursday.

Even with Daniel Nava gone, the Red Sox have found no room for Carp in their lineup or even really off the bench; he's made just two pinch-hitting appearances in three weeks. He's certainly deserving of more action, and perhaps the Red Sox will begin playing him a bit more in left field if Jackie Bradley Jr. stays cold.

Mike Carp went 1-for-4 and drove home a pair of runs in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Carp lined a two-run single off Matt Thornton in the seventh inning that pulled the Red Sox to within 6-4, but that would be as close as they'd come. He was also thrown out inexplicably attempting to steal, ending the Red Sox rally in the seventh. While he has considerable power, his fantasy value is limited to AL-only formats unless he starts to receive consistent playing time.

Mike Carp will undergo an MRI on his lower back Sunday.

Carp was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to some lower back tightness. He was able to enter the game late as a defensive replacement, but he's obviously still not feeling too well. A clearer picture on his status will be known following Sunday's exam.

ESPN's Jayson Stark reports that the Astros have been calling teams in an effort to acquire a first baseman.

Their list of targets includes Mike Carp of the Red Sox, John Mayberry, Jr. of the Phillies, and Tyler Moore of the Nationals. Still, Stark calls them all "unlikely fits." It will be interesting to see if Houston develops as a possible match for Ike Davis, who is reportedly back on the trade block.

Facing one of his possible suitors, Mike Carp homered Monday in a loss to the Pirates.

The Pirates, still looking for a left-handed-hitting first baseman, have been mentioned in connection with Carp. The 27-year-old hit .296/.362/.523 in 216 at-bats for Boston last year.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Pirates and Brewers have been scouting Mike Carp.

Carp could be a nice addition for either team as a platoon option at first base. The 27-year-old is coming off a nice year off the bench for the Red Sox, having batted .296/.362/.523 with nine home runs and 43 RBI across 86 games. He was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason.

Mike Carp will work at third base this spring in an effort to improve his versatility.

It's a wise move on Carp's part, as the Red Sox are lacking overall depth at the position and it could lead to additional at-bats for him. He had brief exposure to the position in the low minors nearly 10 years ago, but fully believes he'll be able to handle the hot corner defensively.

Red Sox avoided arbitration with OF/1B Mike Carp by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

Carp was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason. The 27-year-old proved to be a nice spot starter for the Red Sox last season, putting up a .296/.362/.523 batting line with nine homers over 86 games.

Mike Carp is starting at first base in place of Mike Napoli for Game 2 of the ALCS against the Tigers on Sunday.

Carp joins Jonny Gomes and Jarrod Saltalamacchia as new additions to the lineup after the anemic offensive output in Game 1. Here's how John Farrell's boys are lined up for a critical Game 2 on Sunday evening. Jacoby Ellsbury CF, Shane Victorino RF, Dustin Pedroia 2B, David Ortiz DH, Mike Carp 1B, Jonny Gomes LF, Jarrod Saltalamacchia C, Stephen Drew SS, Will Middlebrooks 3B.

Mike Carp hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the 10th inning to give the Red Sox a 7-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday.

The home run was his first pinch homer of the season in 16 pinch-hit at-bats. Carp has played sparingly for the Red Sox this season but the homer was his ninth in 188 at-bats. It's a wonder that the Sox haven't found more ways to get his bat in the lineup, as he's now hitting .314/.374/.564 on the year.

Mike Carp (shoulder) finished 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in his return to action Sunday.

Carp was held out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday due to left shoulder irritation. It was never a major concern for the 27-year-old outfielder, who boasts an impressive .307/.365/.547 batting line this season.

Mike Carp was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to left shoulder irritation.

It's probably safe to call him day-to-day for now. Daniel Nava is playing first base Thursday.

Mike Carp was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Orioles.

No word on the reason for the change. Daniel Nava will start first base while Jonny Gomes plays left field.

Mike Carp was ejected from Friday's game against the Yankees for arguing a called third strike.

Carp was pinch-hitting for Will Middlebrooks. This ejection was certainly warranted, as Carp was very fired up, slammed his helmet to the ground and gestured angrily at home plate umpire Bill Welke.