In Middlebrooks’ place, Nick Punto will be getting the start at third base in Boston’s first of three games against the Athletics out in Oakland. David Ortiz, who was named to his eighth All-Star team on Sunday, will be digging into his typical three hole. He’ll be followed by Sox catcher and All-Star snub Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Ryan Kalish will get the start in center field and bat seventh against 23-year-old A’s starter Jarrod Parker (4-3, 2.57).
Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2, 4.91) will take the hill for Boston, still in search of his first win of the season despite a pair of stellar performances of late.
Check out the full lineups for both teams below.
Red Sox (42-37)
Daniel Nava, LF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Ryan Kalish, CF
Mike Aviles, SS
Nick Punto, 3B
Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP
Athletics (38-42)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, DH
Seth Smith, LF
Derek Norris, C
Brandon Moss, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Cliff Pennington, SS
Jarrod Parker, RHP
