X-rays on the left foot of Ortiz came back negative Sunday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup after he arrived at the ballpark with a sore foot that had only gotten worse from Saturday. The team sent their DH for precautionary X-rays, and it seems as if the ensuing results were favorable. If the pain subsides enough, there's a chance Ortiz could be back in action as early as Monday. Although speed was never his strong suit, running is currently the ability that is affected most by the ailment.

The Red Sox clarified that Ortiz was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays due to a sore left foot, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

As was speculated, the Red Sox gave Ortiz the afternoon off after he was struck in the foot by a pitch in the fifth inning of Saturday's game. It's not believed that Ortiz's soreness is a serious concern, so he could step back into the lineup for Monday's series opener with the Orioles.

Ortiz was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox haven't yet provided a reason behind Ortiz's late removal, but his absence from the lineup might be due to the fact that he was hit by a pitch in the foot in Saturday's game. Any lingering injury Ortiz might be dealing with likely isn't a significant one, so he could just be sitting out Sunday for precautionary purposes. With Ortiz out, Hanley Ramirez will move from first base to cover DH, while Travis Shaw moves across the diamond to cover first.

Ortiz went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Big Papi continues to look nothing like a player headed towards retirement, homering for the second straight game, and third time in the last five. He's also tallied an astounding 12 RBI over the latter span, and is hitting .542 (13-for-24) with seven doubles, three homers, 12 RBI, five runs scored and four walks over the last six games.

Ortiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz will get his first day off in over a week Friday following his impressive multi-hit outing in Thursday's series finale against the Rockies. Hanley Ramirez is set to serve as the DH on Friday while Travis Shaw will slide over to first base.

Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double against the Rockies on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz remains hot of late with a five-game hitting streak where he's gone 11-for-19, and the 40-year-old shows no signs of slowing down. The slugger leads all of baseball with 45 RBI, and he also tops the AL with a .420 OBP.

Ortiz went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two walks and a run Wednesday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz hit safely for the fourth straight game, and the 40-year-old DH hasn't showed signs of slowing in what will be the final season of his career. Ortiz got on base three times in five plate appearances, so he increased his OBP to an AL-leading .418.

Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI, a run and a walk during Tuesday's win against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Big Papi had another monster day at the plate, and he sits near the top in the vast majority of the offensive statistics in the AL. The 40-year-old DH has three straight multi-hit games, and has hit .750 with seven RBI over that span.

Ortiz went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, three RBI and a walk Sunday against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz gave the Red Sox a lead they'd never relinquish with an RBI double in the second inning, and he later blasted his 11th homer to give the team an insurance run. The slugger has collected three multi-hit games in his last five contests, and he's now slashing .329/.408/.684.

Ortiz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz came through with a big game Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a double, his 10th homer of the season and three RBI in the win. Manager John Farrell is likely just holding Ortiz out for maintenance purposes, so expect to see the 40-year-old slugger back in the lineup Monday against the Royals. Hanley Ramirez will serve as the DH in place of Ortiz in Sunday's series finale.