Manager Alex Cora said that O'Neill (illness) will be available off the bench Monday against the Royals but likely won't be back in the lineup until Wednesday's series finale, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Neill has been held out of the lineup for three consecutive games as he tends to a stomach virus. However, his health appears to be improving and he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. O'Neill has the sixth most home runs (22) among outfielders this season.