Moreland entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and popped out, leaving him just 3-for-32 with nine strikeouts in his last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland forced his way into the lineup earlier this season with a hot bat and was part of the reason for Boston designating Hanley Ramirez. Unfortunately, the hot bat cooled off, which manager Alex Cora has caused him to be pull-happy, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. Cora doesn't want to overuse Moreland, so both Blake Swihart and Brock Holt have entered the picture at first base.

Moreland is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will sit against the left-handed Wade LeBlanc. Blake Swihart will make a rare start at first base in his place.

Moreland is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Baltimore, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will take a seat for the series finale following three straight starts, including a 1-for-3 day with a pair of walks during Tuesday's victory. In his place, Brock Holt will man first base and bat seventh in the order.

Moreland isn't in Saturday's starting lineup against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland is hitting .222 with two homers and four RBI over his last 10 games. Sam Travis is slated to play first and bat fifth in his stead.

Moreland will get Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays off, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will hand over first base duties to Blake Swihart, who's slated to bat seventh in his stead. He's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, racking up two home runs and six RBI over that span.

Moreland went 1-for-4 with a triple and one RBI in Sunday's loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has put together a five-game hitting streak following Sunday's performance -- he's hitting .319 with eight home runs and 26 RBI through 37 games, and figures to see plenty of opportunities at first base moving forward with the recent departure of Hanley Ramirez.

Moreland is expected to take over as Boston's primary first baseman after Hanley Ramirez was designated for assignment Friday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a 1.001 OPS across 118 plate appearances this season, Moreland had already been roundly outperforming Ramirez (.708 OPS in 195 plate appearances), but the latter's exorbitant contract had prevented a changing of the guard at first base. However, after Dustin Pedroia (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, the Red Sox no longer had the luxury of keeping two first base-only players on the roster, prompting Boston to cut ties with the struggling Ramirez before his $22 million option for 2019 vested. The departure of Ramirez now paves the way for Moreland to at least see steady starts against right-handed pitching, though Moreland could occasionally give way to utility man Blake Swihart versus southpaws. In light of how well he has performed thus far in addition to the prospect of a regular spot in a potent Boston lineup, Moreland likely becomes worth rostering in just about every fantasy setting.

Moreland is out of the lineup versus the Orioles on Thursday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will return to the bench following two straight starts, and six in the past nine games. Essentially, manager Alex Cora will start either Moreland -- with J.D. Martinez in the outfield and Hanley Ramirez at DH -- or Jackie Bradley, which then shifts Moreland to the bench as Martinez takes on the designated hitting duties and Ramirez starts at first. Due to Moreland's hot hitting and Bradley's ongoing slump, expect to continue seeing Moreland in an increased role moving forward.

Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI during Sunday's win against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has continued his hot start into May, and he's batting .347 with five home runs and 17 RBI through 24 games. Although he hasn't been regularly penciled into the starting lineup of late, he continues to produce at the plate. Despite his hot bat, Moreland is a difficult player to own in most weekly leagues due to a lack of regular playing time.

Moreland is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has been on a hot streak lately -- going 13-for-30 with two home runs, five doubles and 11 RBI over his last nine games -- but Hanley Ramirez will start at first base Saturday with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. The platoon situation is likely to continue, but Moreland has made the most of his opportunities thus far in 2018.