Rutledge missed a fourth straight game Tuesday due to an issue with his surgically repaired left knee, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. He experienced some swelling in the knee after playing in Boston's spring-training opener.

EDGE Analysis

When Rutledge underwent surgery last August, his doctors said full recovery is usually eight-to-nine month, so it's not surprising he's experiencing a bump in the recovery road. The injury obviously impacts his ability to compete with Pablo Sandoval and Brock Holt at third base.