Saunders is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders continues to slump down the stretch, as a 1-for-8 showing over the last three games dropped his average on the month down to just .154, and so even with the right-handed Rick Porcello set to oppose Toronto, Saunders will take a seat Friday. Jose Bautista will get the start in right field, with Edwin Encarnacion serving as the DH.