David Ortiz left Friday's game with upper-back stiffness, but manager John Farrell said he expects him to play Saturday, the Boston Herald's Jason Mastrodonato reports. He went 2-for-3 with a home run, his 28th of the season, before being replaced by Travis Shaw when his back started acting up. (Jason Mastrodonato on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
If John Farrell thinks Ortiz can play on Saturday then his back issue cannot be serious. Do not be surprised if he does sit for a day or two as the Sox want their slugger healthy for their playoff run.