Rutledge had a pinch-hit double and drove in a run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Astros. He pinch-hit for left fielder Chris Young, then stayed in the game at shortstop while Brock Holt moved to left.

EDGE Analysis

Xander Bogaerts' wrist injury could lead to some at-bats for Rutledge in the short term, but the Bogaerts injury is not considered serious at this time. He could become the top choice as a right-handed pitch-hitter, instead of Young, who has struggled mightily early in 2016. Rutledge, who can play multiple infield positions, has been hanging around on the major league roster since the Red Sox placed Pablo Sandoval on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury.