Mitch Moreland

Mitch Moreland absent from Boston's Sunday lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland is not in the lineup for Sunday's home matchup with the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

As the veteran rests, Sam Travis will be at first base for Boston as they close out their regular season at Fenway this afternoon.

Having averaged 9.3 FanDuel points per game, Moreland has hit .246 with 22 home runs and 79 RBI from his first base position this season.