Moreland takes a seat on the bench for Friday's contest with the Royals, Evan Drellich of WEEI.com reports.
Moreland will ride the pine with left-hander Jason Vargas toeing the rubber for the series opener. Hanley Ramirez draws the start at first while batting fourth.
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