Contrary to prior reports, Rutledge is expected to pick up primary second base duties with Dustin Pedroia (wrist) on the disabled list, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager John Farrell came out and said that he's putting an emphasis on offense while his primary second baseman is out. This certainly works in Rutledge's favor, as he's batting .318 over his past 30 games, although Deven Marrero still remains as an option at the keystone.