It appears unlikely that Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis will return to the field this season. Youkilis has been dealing with hip bursitis along with a sports hernia and remains "pretty sore," according to manager Terry Francona. "I don't think so," Francona said when asked if the third baseman would play this week. "Youk's trying so damn hard, but he's pretty sore. He did some light running (Sunday) and he's pretty sore. I don't think we've pulled the plug, but being realistic, we're fighting an uphill battle."