Rutledge started at second base in place of the injured Dustin Pedroia (knee) on Friday and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and run scored in a 3-0 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Rutledge has become an indispensable roster piece now that Brock Holt (vertigo) has been shut down indefinitely and Marco Hernandez underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. He'll go forward as Boston's utility infielder. The Red Sox also have Deven Marrero to fill a similar role but Rutledge has the more threatening bat.