18 Mitch Moreland 1B

Moreland will hit the bench Tuesday against the left-handed J.A. Happ and the Yankees, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Moreland hasn't been strictly in a platoon role this season but has still largely been in against righties and out against lefties. As usual, Steve Pearce gets the start at first base in his absence.

Moreland is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Moreland will take a seat with lefty Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Houston, paving the way for Steven Pearce to pick up the start at first base in the series finale. Over his 96 plate appearances versus southpaws this season, Moreland is slashing just .241/.302/.379 (80 wRC+).

Moreland (knee) is starting at first base and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Moreland was held out of the lineup the last four games as he dealt with a knee injury, although he did pinch hit and subsequently enter the game defensively each of the last two nights. The 32-year-old will look to bust out of his recent slump, as he is slashing .203/.256/.392 in 82 plate appearances since the start of August.

Moreland (knee) is unlikely to play until Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Moreland has missed the previous three games after aggravating an earlier knee injury of his. He's expected to get one more day to recover before hopefully rejoining the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale. Blake Swihart is starting in his place Friday.

Moreland (knee) is out of the lineup against the White Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Moreland will remain sidelined for the third straight game after suffering a knee injury last week. In his absence, Blake Swihart will draw a start at first base. Continue to consider Moreland day-to-day.