Nunez (hamstring) is back in action as expected Friday, batting seventh as the designated hitter against the Yankees, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez has missed seven games while battling hamstring tightness. The Red Sox appear to be following the plan laid out earlier in the week, with Nunez serving as the designated hitter Friday and then likely playing third base in Sunday's game.

Manager Alex Cora said Nunez (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter for Friday's series opener and man third base Sunday against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez was withheld from the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, and this announcement likely rules him out for Game 2 as well. The infielder has been sidelined with hamstring tightness since Sept. 19.

Nunez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez will remain on the bench as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury, though there's a chance he will be back in the lineup for Game 2 of the twin bill. Rafael Devers is set to man third base while Ian Kinsler starts at second in Game 1.

Nunez (hamstring) could return Wednesday against Baltimore, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports when Nunez left last Wednesday's game with hamstring tightness suggested that Tuesday could be his target return date. It appears that he's at least a day behind that schedule, and potentially more, with manager Alex Cora stating that the team wouldn't be concerned if he didn't return before the start of the postseason.

Manager Alex Cora said Nunez left Wednesday's contest with hamstring tightness and that he will not be available until Tuesday at the earliest, https://twitter.com/PeteAbe/status/1042868875480715264">Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox initially stated that Nunez was removed from Wednesday's tilt with right knee soreness, but it was ruled a hamstring injury after further evaluation. Nunez has been playing banged up as of late, starting with a right knee issue that he suffered against Toronto exactly a week ago. Manager Alex Cora will stress precaution with the infielder following this latest setback, especially with the Red Sox closing in a division title.

Nunez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees with right knee soreness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez will be withheld from Thursday's series finale as precaution, though manager Alex Cora didn't seem to think the issue was anything overly serious. That said, Nunez has a history with knee soreness, so the Red Sox will likely handle him with care down the stretch.

Nunez said his knee is no longer bothering him, and he expects to play the field soon, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez returned to the lineup Tuesday, going 1-for-4 as the designated hitter, after missing the last four games with a sore knee.

Nunez (knee) is in the lineup as a designated hitter Tuesday, batting fifth against the Yankees, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez left Thursday's game against Toronto with right knee soreness and sat out the entirety of the weekend series against the Mets. It remains to be seen when he'll be ready to take the field.

Nunez (knee) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez hasn't played since leaving Thursday's game with a sore knee. There's no guarantee he would have started Sunday even if healthy, however, as he's been splitting time at third base with Rafael Devers, who starts against Jacob deGrom. Nunez could return Tuesday against the Yankees after Monday's off day.

Nunez (knee) will be available to play Sunday, but could have his return pushed to Tuesday, Stephen Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nunez left Thursday's game with soreness in his right knee and hasn't played since. Giving him Sunday off, coupled with an off day Monday, will give the knee four full days.