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.