BOSTON — Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett says he feels a lot better after getting scratched Monday night because of back spasms.

Beckett said Tuesday that he’s ready to pitch. His next start is scheduled for Saturday.

Beckett is 16-6 and has already pitched a career-high with 207 1-3 innings.

Boston began the night with a magic number of one over Texas for the AL wild card. They can win it with a victory over Toronto or a Rangers loss to the Angels.