Ortiz is back in the lineup Wednesday, batting fourth as the designated hitter against the A's, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz got Tuesday off, but the 40-year-old has been arguably the team's best hitter this season. He's hitting for a .321/.402/.688 slash line with nine home runs and 29 RBI this season, even stealing a base. He replaces Josh Rutledge in the lineup while Travis Shaw slides over to third to cover.