Mitch Moreland DH FA Mon 10/9/17 7:09 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland will have his knee examined Tuesday to see if surgery is needed, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland said the broken toe he sustained back in June led to a knee problem towards the end of the season, and while he was able to play through the pain, he'll have it checked out now that the Red Sox have been eliminated from the playoffs. There should be a clearer idea regarding his status following Tuesday's evaluation.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Fri 10/6/17 11:20 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against Houston, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will occupy a seat on the bench with left-hander Dallas Keuchel taking the mound for the Astros. In his place, Hanley Ramirez draws the start at first while Chris Young will make an appearance in the DH spot.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sun 10/1/17 12:20 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland isn't in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has logged at least one hit in each of his last four games, including two home runs. He'll head to the bench Sunday to get some rest before beginning a playoff series against the Astros on Thursday. Moreland slashed .246/.326/.443 and hit 22 home runs over 149 games, marking his third straight season in which he's hit at least 20 homers. Sam Travis will start at first in his place.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Fri 9/29/17 1:06 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Thursday's 12-2 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland has shown remarkable consistency, swatting either 22 or 23 home runs in four of the past five seasons now that he's up to 22 in 2017. He's also over the 70-run mark for the first time in his career with 71 and is three RBI short of reaching 80 for only the second time.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Tue 9/26/17 3:33 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will get the day off as the Blue Jays deploy a left-handed starter (J.A. Happ). In his place, Sam Travis will start at first base and bat fifth.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Mon 9/25/17 3:48 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
As per usual, Moreland will get the day off with a lefty (Brett Anderson) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Moreland has struggled altogether in September, hitting just .171/.229/.316 in 76 at-bats, so he could lose out on some opportunities in the last week with Eduardo Nunez back from a knee injury. In his place, Hanley Ramirez will start at first base and bat cleanup.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sat 9/23/17 9:51 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland took Robert Stephenson yard in the sixth inning for his 20th home run of the season. He was batting just .164/.230/.284 for the month of September coming into Saturday's game, but Moreland's platoon role appears safe heading into the postseason. While the 32-year-old's season numbers don't jump off the page, his counting totals have been useful in deeper formats.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Sat 9/16/17 9:52 AM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland went 3-for-7 with a walk, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 13-6 extra-inning win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
With Hanley Ramirez (biceps) injured again, Moreland should get ample at-bats as Boston's everyday first baseman. Particularly as the Red Sox battle it out in the AL East. The left-handed hitting Moreland has soldiered on through injuries of his own this season, reaching a career-high in plate appearances (529). Because the Red Sox are 27th in MLB with 153 home runs and have had difficulty scoring runs, Moreland's 19 homers and 71 RBI -- ranking third on the team in each category -- have been significant. He should continue to hit up in the order near the team's best hitters, generating more RBI opportunities over the final two weeks.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Tue 9/12/17 3:08 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland is not in the lineup Monday against the Athletics, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moreland will get the day off as the Red Sox send out a righty-heavy lineup against left-hander Sean Manaea. In his place, Sam Travis will start at first base, batting fifth.
Mitch Moreland DH FA Mon 9/4/17 4:46 PM
Mitch Moreland
DH FA
Moreland is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
As per usual, Moreland will get the day off with the opposition sending out a southpaw starter (J.A. Happ). Sam Travis will start at first base in his stead.