Rutledge is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before sitting out Saturday, Rutledge had performed admirably as the Red Sox's regular third baseman with Pablo Sandoval (knee), Brock Holt (vertigo) and Marco Hernandez (shoulder) all on the disabled list, batting 9-for-28 with four walks over his previous eight games. However, it appears he could be pushed for playing time at the position by Deven Merrero, who will draw his second straight start at the hot corner while Rutledge sits. Marrero came up clutch in Saturday's win, going 1-for-3 with a two-run double.