Eduardo Nunez

Eduardo Nunez (knee) is on Boston's roster for the ALDS

Boston Red Sox shortstop/third baseman Eduardo Nunez is listed on the ALDS roster against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Nunez appeared in just one game in the final three weeks of the regular season as he dealt with a problematic knee injury. He did feel good after Wednesday's workout, which bodes well for him getting a few starts against Houston's left-handed pitching.

It's unlikely that Nunez draws every start at third, with the presence of Rafael Devers' left-handed bat. But Nunez did hit .329 with 8 home runs in the second half, and sports a .290/.324/.427 slash line against lefty hurlers this season.