Manny Ramirez was out of Boston's starting lineup for the third time in four games Sunday as the Red Sox closed out a series against the Mariners.
Ramirez played in Saturday night's 4-3 loss to the Mariners and was 0-for-3. The outfielder told manager Terry Francona his right knee was sore Sunday morning.
"I don't think it's a setback," Francona said before Sunday's game. "I think it was bothering him during the game. "We were hoping a couple of days off would be enough."
Ramirez Not In Lineup On Sunday; Lester To Miss Start In Oakland