Ortiz (heel) is available off the bench Saturday, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he is not in the starting lineup Saturday, it's possible that he would be if the DH were available to the Red Sox. Alas, the game is in Citi Field and therefore it's first base or nothing for Ortiz. Travis Shaw will get the start at first base and it is unclear if Ortiz will be deployed for the series finale Sunday.