Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Inserted into lineup

Abreu will start in right field and bat eighth Thursday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Abreu was originally slated to sit out of Thursday's contest with left-hander Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York, but he will enter the starting lineup to replace Rob Refsnyder, who was scratched due to wrist discomfort. Abreu owns a .511 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season through 55 plate appearances.