Moreland is not starting Wednesday against the Marlins, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland sits after making three straight starts and not picking up a single hit. Steve Pearce will get the call at first base.

Moreland (knee) is starting at first base and batting sixth Friday at Tampa Bay, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland was held out of the lineup Friday after sustaining a knee bruise in Thursday's game, but his quick return to the starting nine confirms the injury to be minor. The 31-year-old is slashing only .209/.253/.396 with 25 strikeouts in 99 plate appearances since the All-Star break.

Moreland said the left knee contusion he suffered Thursday is unrelated to the knee injury that bothered him in July, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland was removed from Thursday's game after sliding into a wall while attempting to snare a foul ball. He said the he was sore but doing better following the game. Manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he planned to give Moreland a day off Friday and feels the first baseman "should be fine in the next few days." Cora can use either Blake Swihart (lefty) or Steve Pearch (righty) at first base Friday when the Red Sox kick off a series against the Rays.

Moreland exited Thursday's game against the Indians with a left knee contusion, WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland appeared to have suffered the injury after sliding into a camera while attempting to catch a foul ball in the top of the first inning. He was initially able to stay in the contest, but was replaced in the bottom half of the frame after reaching base on a single. It's worth noting that Moreland dealt with a sore left knee throughout July. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Moreland exited Thursday's game against the Indians with an apparent injury, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland looked shaken up after sliding into a camera while attempting to catch a foul ball in the top of the first inning, and while he initially stayed in the game, he was replaced by a pinch runner in the bottom half of the frame after knocking a single. Specifics regarding the injury should come forth once he's reevaluated after Thursday's contest.

Moreland went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

The blast was his 15th of the season, and helped stretch Boston's lead in the sixth inning when Cleveland had crept back within two. After a slow start to the month, the 32-year-old is 6-for-19 (.316) over the past six games, but he's still hitting just .226 in 62 at-bats in August.

Moreland is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays are expected to deploy the left-handed Jalen Beeks as their primary pitcher in Sunday's contest, so Moreland will take a seat in favor of platoon mate Steve Pearce. Moreland had started each of the Red Sox's previous five games, going 4-for-21 with three doubles and five RBI.

Moreland will be on the bench for the evening portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has mostly been platooning with Steve Pearce at first base, but he'll sit in favor of Pearce in the evening game even though a righty (Yefry Ramirez) is on the mound. Moreland went 0-for-4 in the afternoon game.

Moreland is out of the lineup against Toronto on Thursday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will take a seat on the bench with left-hander Ryan Borucki on the hill for the Blue Jays. Steve Pearce will draw the start at first base while batting third.

Moreland is out of the lineup against the Yankees on Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will remain on the bench for a second straight game as manager Alex Cora elected to keep Steve Pearce in the lineup following his trio of home runs during Thursday's outing.