Rutledge started at second base and went 2-for-3 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Rutledge had been held out of the starting lineup Sunday and Tuesday after dealing with an illness over the weekend. He and Deven Marrero have been filling in at second base while Dustin Pedroia (wrist) is on the disabled list. Pedroia is expected to be activated Friday, so Thursday's series finale against the Yankees presents one last opportunity for Rutledge or Marrero.