Cordero hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero was named the 27th man for the Little League Classic earlier in the day, and he delivered a key hit. He went yard in the eighth inning off Orioles reliever Dillon Tate, tying the game at 2-2. As the designated 27th man, Cordero's time on the active roster could be short unless the Red Sox elect to put Eric Hosmer (back) or Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) on the injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener at Fenway Park versus the Blue Jays. Cordero is slashing .222/.300/.380 with five homers through 245 plate appearances in the majors this year.

Cordero is on his way to join the Red Sox ahead of Sunday's game against the Orioles, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eric Hosmer exited Saturday's game with a back injury, and it sounds like Cordero could replace him on the active roster Sunday. Cordero hit .386 with four home runs, 18 strikeouts and five walks in 11 games at Triple-A since his demotion. Bobby Dalbec should also factor into the mix at first base, particularly against left-handed pitching.

Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero has a .577 OPS and four errors in nine games since the All-Star break, and the Red Sox sent him to the minors with Rafael Devers (hamstring) returning from the injured list. Eric Hosmer (neck) was acquired from the Padres and is poised to take over as Boston's primary first baseman.

Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Platoon mate Bobby Dalbec will step in at first base to replace the lefty-hitting Cordero, who takes a seat with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the bump for Milwaukee. Cordero had recorded at least one double in three consecutive starts before he was on the bench for Saturday's 9-4 loss, coming off the bench as a pinch hitter to strike out in his lone plate appearance.

Cordero isn't starting Saturday against Milwaukee, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero started the last three games and went 3-for-8 with three doubles, four runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Christian Vazquez is shifting to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish.

Cordero is not in the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monday was another hitless, multi-strikeout effort from Cordero, who has had eight such games since the beginning of July. Christian Vazquez will play first base Tuesday while Kevin Plawecki catches.

Cordero is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero will take a seat Friday as the Red Sox start the second half of the season. Christian Vazquez will slide over to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts at catcher and bats seventh Friday.

Cordero isn't starting Friday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on the mound for the Yankees. Bobby Dalbec is starting at first base and batting seventh.

Cordero is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero will take a seat as the Red Sox take on left-hander Shane McClanahan on Wednesday. Bobby Dalbec will draw the start at first base and bat seventh versus the Rays.

Cordero isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive game after he hit .343 with four doubles, three runs, two RBI and two stolen bases over his last 10 matchups. Christian Vazquez is shifting to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish.