Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Thu 9/20/18 3:45 PM

Moreland is out of the lineup against the Yankees on Thursday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will head to the bench for the third time in the past five games, with this one coming against right-hander Masahiro Tanaka on the bump for New York. Dating back to Aug. 25, Moreland is slashing just .116/.240/.140 with one RBI and 14 strikeouts in 16 games, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see manager Alex Cora go in a different direction as Boston looks to avoid a sweep. In Moreland's place, Blake Swihart will man first base.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Tue 9/18/18 4:49 PM

Moreland will hit the bench Tuesday against the left-handed J.A. Happ and the Yankees, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland hasn't been strictly in a platoon role this season but has still largely been in against righties and out against lefties. As usual, Steve Pearce gets the start at first base in his absence.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Sat 9/15/18 12:36 PM

Moreland is out of the lineup against the Mets on Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland with head to the bench after going 0-for-3 during Friday's contest. Steve Pearce will start at first base and bat fifth in Boston's order.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Tue 9/11/18 3:17 PM

Moreland is not starting Tuesday against southpaw Ryan Borucki and the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland sits for the second straight game with the Red Sox facing a pair of lefties. Steve Pearce will again start at first base. Boston lines up to face five righties in a row starting Wednesday, so Moreland should be back in the lineup on a regular basis soon.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Sun 9/9/18 3:40 PM

Moreland is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will take a seat with lefty Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Houston, paving the way for Steven Pearce to pick up the start at first base in the series finale. Over his 96 plate appearances versus southpaws this season, Moreland is slashing just .241/.302/.379 (80 wRC+).

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Tue 9/4/18 3:57 PM

Moreland is on the bench Tuesday against lefty Sean Newcomb and the Braves, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has posted an 82 wRC+ against lefties this season, compared to a 114 wRC+ against righties. Platoon partner Steve Pearce will get the call at first base in his place.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Sun 9/2/18 11:49 AM

Moreland (knee) is starting at first base and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland was held out of the lineup the last four games as he dealt with a knee injury, although he did pinch hit and subsequently enter the game defensively each of the last two nights. The 32-year-old will look to bust out of his recent slump, as he is slashing .203/.256/.392 in 82 plate appearances since the start of August.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Fri 8/31/18 7:31 PM

Moreland (knee) is unlikely to play until Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has missed the previous three games after aggravating an earlier knee injury of his. He's expected to get one more day to recover before hopefully rejoining the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale. Blake Swihart is starting in his place Friday.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Fri 8/31/18 4:14 PM

Moreland (knee) is out of the lineup against the White Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will remain sidelined for the third straight game after suffering a knee injury last week. In his absence, Blake Swihart will draw a start at first base. Continue to consider Moreland day-to-day.

Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Thu 8/30/18 4:07 PM

Moreland (knee) is not in the lineup versus the White Sox on Thursday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will remain on the bench for a second straight day as he continues to deal with a knee contusion. In his absence, Brock Holt will start at first base and bat sixth in the lineup. Moreland is day-to-day ahead of Friday's affair.