Ortiz is not in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Angels, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

With left-hander Hector Santiago on the mound for the Angels on Saturday, Ortiz is getting a routine day off as Hanley Ramirez replaces him in the DH hole, batting fifth. Ortiz continues to be a beast at the plate, connecting for three homers and 13 RBI in 13 games since the All-star break. He'll likely return to the lineup for the series finale Sunday.