Verdugo was pulled from Wednesday's game against Seattle due to left groin tightness, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox have an off day Thursday, so Verdugo will get an extra day of rest before the team decides whether or not he will miss any more time. He should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo doubled to lead off the bottom of the first inning for Boston and raced home on a Rafael Devers two-out single. It was the leadoff batter's 32nd run scored, which ties him for fifth in MLB along with Matt Olson and Christian Yelich. Verdugo's bat cooled off slightly after hot start, but he's getting on base regularly and maintains a career-high .865 OPS.

Verdugo will bat second and play right field Saturday against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

An illness kept Verdugo out of the lineup for the last two games, but it evidently isn't a long-term issue. That's good news for the Red Sox, as he's off to a strong start, hitting .315/.382/.515 with five homers in 144 trips to the plate.

Verdugo (illness) remained out of the Red Sox' lineup Friday in Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo is battling an illness and will miss a second straight start. He's considered day-to-day. Raimel Tapia will pick up another start in right field and in the leadoff spot.

Verdugo was not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to an illness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was originally believed to just be a typical off day for Verdugo, though manager Alex Cora disclosed the illness following Thursday's win. There's no indication that the issue will cause Verdugo to miss further game action.

Verdugo is not in the Red Sox' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second day off of the season for Verdugo, who has nine hits in his last five games. Raimel Tapia is taking his spot in right field and in the leadoff spot.

Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, a steal and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo led off the bottom of the first with a double and came around to score on Masataka Yoshida's RBI double. After reaching on a fielder's choice in the sixth, Verdugo recorded his second steal of the season but was ultimately stranded at second base. The Blue Jays tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the ninth, but Verdugo blasted a walk-off solo shot to lead off the bottom half of the frame. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight games -- including three straight multi-hit efforts -- and has five extra-base knocks and eight RBI during that stretch.

Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo opened the scoring Sunday with a two-run single in the fifth inning. He'd extend Boston's lead to 5-1 in the seventh with a solo home run, his fourth longball of the year, off Peyton Battenfied. Verdugo has gotten off to a fast start while leading off for the Red Sox this season, slashing .308/.372/.479 with 17 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 129 plate appearances. The 26-year-old outfielder has 36 hits, second behind Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette in the American League.

Verdugo went 2-for-6 with one double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's extra-inning win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo secured the win for the Red Sox, plating Christian Arroyo in the 10th in walk-off fashion. Saturday's game-winner was his second in the last two weeks after walking it off against the Twins on April 18. The lefty has been a steady contributor atop the Boston lineup, with a .301/.363/.451 slash line and the 10th most hits (34) in Major League Baseball.

Verdugo went 2-for-5 with one double, one homer, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo blasted a two-run shot in the third inning to start the scoring. It was the second consecutive night the 26-year old found the seats. Boston's leadoff hitter is crushing the ball to start the season, hitting .341 in 21 games. Plus Verdugo has provided some unexpected pop this week and is on pace to top his career-high 13 home runs.