Verdugo (illness) will bat fifth and play left field Tuesday against the White Sox, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo left Saturday's game against Seattle due to an illness and remained out Sunday, but he's ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day and a negative COVID-19 test. The Red Sox will be looking for much more from him going forward, as he hit just .214/.255/.321 through 38 games prior to his brief absence.

Verdugo (illness) tested negative for COVID-19 and could return to action Tuesday against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was removed from Saturday's game after one inning with flu-like symptoms but was feeling better Sunday, per manager Alex Cora, who thinks the outfielder will be ready to go Tuesday. Franchy Cordero filled in at left field while Verdugo was under the weather.

Verdugo (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

After exiting early in Saturday's 6-5 win with the illness, Verdugo evidently didn't make enough progress overnight to get the green light to rejoin the lineup. The Red Sox are off Monday, so Verdugo should have a good chance of being ready to go when Boston begins a three-game series in Chicago with the White Sox on Tuesday.

Verdugo exited Saturday's game against the Mariners in the top of the second inning due to an illness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was replaced defensively in the top of the second inning, as Franchy Cordero shifted to left field while Bobby Dalbec took over at first base. It's not yet clear whether Verdugo's illness is related to COVID-19, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a double and four runs scored Thursday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo has been cool at the plate for most of May, as he was hitting just .157 across 51 at-bats entering Thursday's game. However, he turned in his second multi-hit performance in his last three starts and scored multiple runs in a game for the first time this season. Overall, Verdugo is hitting .221/.257/.331 across 148 plate appearances on the campaign.

Verdugo went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was back in the lineup after missing Saturday's game due to an injury suffered during Friday's game, when he fouled a pitch off his foot. He was one of Boston's best hitters early in the season, but Verdugo has struggled in the subsequent three weeks. The outfielder is batting .143 (10-for-70) over the last 18 games.

Verdugo (foot) is starting in left field Sunday against the Rangers, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

He exited Friday's game with a foot contusion and was absent from Saturday's lineup, but it will end up being a short absence. Verdugo is hitting .176 with zero home runs and zero steals in nine games this month.

Verdugo (foot) isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo exited Friday's game against the Rangers with a bruised right foot, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Saturday, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. Franchy Cordero will shift to left field while Bobby Dalbec starts at first base.

Verdugo's X-rays on his bruised right foot were negative Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury forced Verdugo to exit Friday's game against the Rangers early, but it doesn't appear to be a particularly serious one. He'll have a chance to play Saturday if he feels well enough to do so.

Verdugo exited Friday's game against the Rangers with a right foot contusion, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was lifted for pinch hitter Bobby Dalbec in the top of the seventh inning after going 1-for-3 with an RBI double earlier in the game. As long as his injury remains nothing worse than a bruise, he shouldn't miss too much time, but it's possible his diagnosis gets updated after the game.