Moreland (back) is unlikely to be activated from the injured list in time for Wednesday's game against Kansas City, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox were hopeful that Moreland would be ready for activation following the 10-day minimum, but the fact that he doesn't have a locker in Kansas City means his return likely won't come until Friday at the earliest when the team returns home. He's been on the shelf since May 29 due to a lower-back strain.

Moreland (back) was scheduled to hit off a tee Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland hit the injured list Wednesday and was expected to only need a minimum stay. Consistent with that expectation -- assuming he doesn't have any setbacks with his swings Sunday -- Moreland appears to be moving towards a return to the lineup when he is first eligible June 5.

Moreland (back) isn't expected to require much more than a minimum-length stay on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has already missed three of the required 10 days. Manager Alex Cora downplayed the seriousness of Moreland's injuries, saying that he's been been playing through a minor back issue for a few weeks in addition to a recent knee bruise. Moreland will get the chance to rest up for another week but could be back when first eligible next Wednesday.

Moreland (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland hasn't played since Saturday. It was originally thought that he was nursing a knee injury after getting hit by a hard-hit ball over the weekend, but it's a lower-back strain that will force the veteran onto the shelf. The move is retroactive to Saturday, making Moreland eligible to return in one week, should he prove ready. In the meantime, look for Steve Pearce and Michael Chavis to see time at first base in Moreland's absence.

Moreland (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland sits against a righty for the third straight day, as he's seemingly still hurting after getting hit by a hard-hit ball over the weekend. Steve Pearce gets the start at first base.

Moreland remains out of the lineup due to being banged up after taking a hard-hit ball off his knee over the weekend, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury helps explain why Moreland is sitting against a righty for the second day in a row. Michael Chavis starts at first base in his absence.

Moreland will sit Monday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games. His last two off days have come with righties on the mound. Michael Chavis slides over to first base on this occasion, with Brock Holt (shoulder) returning from the injured list to start at second.

Moreland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will be on the bench for the third time in four games, allowing Steve Pearce to pick up another start at first base. The prior two absences came while the Red Sox were opposing left-handed pitchers, so it's more surprising that Moreland will sit out Sunday with right-hander Justin Verlander twirling for the Astros.

Moreland remains on the bench Friday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland sits for the second straight game with another lefty (Wade Miley) starting for the Astros. Steve Pearce gets the start at first base.

Moreland is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland's absence from the lineup comes as little surprise with a lefty (Clayton Richard) on the bump for Toronto. With Moreland on the bench, Michael Chavis will start at first base and man the leadoff spot.