Red Sox manager John Farrell said that Ortiz won't play the field during the Red Sox's three-game series with the Padres in San Diego that begins Monday, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

After adding Yoan Moncada to the roster as a September call-up, the Red Sox have more talented bats on hand than at any point this season, so the team's offense should be able to get by just fine in San Diego with Ortiz limited to pinch-hitting duties. Even if he only starts in three of the Red Sox's six games during the upcoming week, Ortiz might still be worth keeping active in deeper leagues with weekly lineup entries.