Hernandez (ankle) could return to the lineup Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez missed both weekend wins over Cleveland due to the injury, as Christian Arroyo took over for him at shortstop. Red Sox pitching coach David Bush, who filled in for manager Alex Cora at the daily pregame media session, said Hernandez was a "little banged up" but the injury was "nothing major."

Hernandez is currently day-to-day and out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians due to a sore ankle, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The sore ankle explains why Hernandez is on the bench for the second game in a row despite swinging a hot bat at the moment. Though his injury doesn't sound like a major concern, he'll get a least one more day off to recover before potentially returning to the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. While Hernandez is out Sunday, Christian Arroyo will pick up another start at shortstop.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game, and there's been no report of an injury at this time. Christian Arroyo will handle shortstop duties while Enmanuel Valdez plays second base with Jarren Duran lined up in center field.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Saturday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Christian Arroyo is playing shortstop and batting eighth, with Emmanuel Valdez covering second base and hitting seventh. This appears to be a routine day of rest for Hernandez, who is slashing .245/.318/.398 with three home runs and one stolen base through 110 plate appearances this year for Boston.

Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's 11-5 victory over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the season in a 5-for-44 slump, Hernandez has hit safely in his last seven contests, going 11-for-26 with three RBI and eight runs scored in that span. While his 25% K-rate is still cause for some concern, Hernandez has been fairly productive while hitting in the middle of Boston's order. He's now slashing .229/.313/.400 with three homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored through 70 at-bats this season.

Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez popped his third home run of the season in the sixth inning and extended his hitting streak to six games. He slumped to start the season, going 3-for-36 over the first 11 games, but has turned it around since. He's hit safely in seven of the last eight, going 10-for-29 (.345) with four extra-base hits, five RBI and eight runs scored. Hernandez's hot bat moved him up in the order to the five-hole in five of the past six contests.

Hernandez went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is one of several members of the Adam Duvall-less Red Sox slumping. He's mired in an 0-for-27 stretch and is batting .083 through 11 games. He has more errors at shortstop (five) than hits (three).

Hernandez is expected to receive playing time in center field with Adam Duvall (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez won't be the only option for Boston in center while Duvall recovers, as the Red Sox will also have Rob Refsnyder see time in the middle of the outfield. Jarren Duran also has a chance to be an option starting next week, but won't be called up while the Red Sox face a plethora of left-handers. When Hernandez is in center it's likely Yu Chang, Bobby Dalbec and Christian Arroyo will platoon at the shortstop position.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going hitless with four strikeouts in eight at-bats over the first two games of the series, Hernandez will get his first day off of the season. Yu Chang will cover shortstop in Hernandez's stead.

Hernandez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez's first home run of the season was one of four on the day for Boston and helped cut the Red Sox's deficit to two runs in an eventual come-from-behind, walkoff victory. The shortstop hit out of the No. 9 spot against right-handed pitching in the Red Sox's first two contests, but manager Alex Cora previously teased the idea of Hernandez serving as the team's leadoff hitter versus left-handed pitching. However, with southpaw Cole Irvin taking the hill for Baltimore on Sunday, Hernandez will climb just one spot in the batting order to No. 8.