Verdugo will sit Friday against the Nationals, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox's regular starting nine will be a man down throughout the final series of the season, as there won't be a designated hitter available under National League rules. J.D. Martinez, who typically occupies that spot, will move out to right field on this occasion, pushing Hunter Renfroe to Verdugo's usual spot in center.