Rutledge is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutledge will cede the second straight start to Pablo Sandoval at third base. Rutledge is a superior defender at third base, although the Red Sox may be willing to give Sandoval an extended look at the hot corner just to see if they have anything left to squeeze out of their big-dollar investment.