Moreland entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and popped out, leaving him just 3-for-32 with nine strikeouts in his last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland forced his way into the lineup earlier this season with a hot bat and was part of the reason for Boston designating Hanley Ramirez. Unfortunately, the hot bat cooled off, which manager Alex Cora has caused him to be pull-happy, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. Cora doesn't want to overuse Moreland, so both Blake Swihart and Brock Holt have entered the picture at first base.