Mitch Moreland DH FA Mon 7/22/19 5:04 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) will be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has been cleared to rejoin the Red Sox in Tampa Bay after completing a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket, going 0-for-13 with a walk and four strikeouts. Prior to landing on the injured list, Moreland compiled a .225/.316/.543 slash line with 13 home runs in 47 games.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sun 7/21/19 3:58 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) played eight innings for Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has now played in three consecutive contests at first base for Pawtucket. Though he was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, he appears to be healthy and could return to the major leagues for the team's upcoming series against the Rays.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sun 7/21/19 10:21 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) started at first base and played seven innings for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has played the field in back-to-back games, playing five innings Friday and seven innings Saturday. The Red Sox may want to see him play a full nine innings before activating him.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sat 7/20/19 10:19 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) started at first base and went 0-for-2 in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland played five innings before being replaced by Josh Ockimey. The Red Sox will want to see him play back-to-back contests and see at least one full nine-inning game, so Moreland probably won't return until Tuesday at the earliest, per Zachary Silver of MLB.com. "We'll see how he feels, how he moves, the at-bats," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Wed 7/17/19 5:37 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier in the month due to quadriceps tightness, but he's been cleared to resume minor-league action after taking a handful of days to rest and recover. Seeing as the veteran first baseman has been on the shelf for more than a month, he'll likely need to complete multiple rehab games before being cleared to return from the injured list. Michael Chavis should continue to serve as Boston's primary first baseman in the meantime.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Mon 7/15/19 3:56 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) fielded grounders and took live batting practice prior to the Red Sox's game Monday against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While it's encouraging that Moreland is getting in some on-field work after being scratched from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket over the weekend, the Red Sox haven't indicated when he might resume game action in the minors. Since Moreland has been on the shelf for more than a month, he'll likely need to complete at least a handful of games in the minors before Boston is comfortable reinstating him from the 10-day injured list. Michael Chavis will continue to serve as Boston's primary option at first base until Moreland is activated.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sat 7/13/19 4:15 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quad) was "a little bit tight" Friday, according to manager Alex Cora, which is why he was scratched from his rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Red Sox want Moreland to play in a rehab game Sunday, and it is unclear whether he will be ready to be activated after that or if he will need further games at Triple-A.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Fri 7/12/19 8:53 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quad) was scratched from the Triple-A Pawtucket lineup Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was supposed to play designated hitter in Friday night's game before playing first base Saturday and then getting another nod Sunday, but it seems like he suffered a minor setback.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Fri 7/12/19 6:36 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout as the designated hitter for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland began his rehab assignment Thursday, playing in a game for the first time since June 7. That was his first game after spending time on the injured list, which means he's played just two games since May 25. It's unclear how long the Red Sox will keep him on rehab, but it could be a lengthy stay given how much time he's missed.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Thu 7/11/19 5:15 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has been on the injured list since suffering a right quad strain in early June, though he was able to run the bases a week ago without issue and is now set to see some live at-bats. Considering he's been out of action for just over a month, he'll likely need at least a handful of games before being activated.