Ortiz is expected to receive a day off Thursday, Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz has seen the ball well over the last week, but with the Red Sox playing an early afternoon game Thursday and scheduled to face Tigers left-hander Matt Boyd, manager John Farrell will in all likelihood take the opportunity to get his veteran slugger some rest. The Red Sox's starting lineup for Thursday's contest will ultimately determine whether or not Ortiz gets the day off.