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Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Wong will give way to Jake Rogers behind the plate after starting four of Boston's previous five contests. Though he remains the top option on the depth chart for now, Wong will move into the No. 2 role as soon as the rehabbing Adley Rutschman (wrist) is deemed ready to make his Red Sox debut.

Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

After taking a seat against Athletics left-hander Gage Jump in Saturday's 7-3 loss, the left-handed hitter now finds himself on the bench versus righty J.T. Ginn. Yoshida should still be included in the lineup against righties more often than not, and his absence Sunday looks to be the result of right fielder Wilyer Abreu being eased back in as the Red Sox's designated hitter after a sore calf kept him from playing Saturday.

Durbin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

With the Red Sox closing out their series against the Athletics with a day game, Durbin will be given a breather for the first time since June 17. Anthony Seigler will step in at third base for Durbin, who slashed an impressive .329/.408/.534 with eight home runs, nine steals, 34 runs and 28 RBI over his stretch of 45 consecutive starts.

Rutschman (wrist) went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

He caught only five innings, but thanks to Worcester's offensive explosion -- they won 19-0 -- Rutschman got four plate appearances. He also threw out a runner attempting to steal. The veteran backstop is expected to operate as Worcester's designated hitter Sunday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. Following Sunday's game, the Red Sox will evaluate Rutschman to determine if more time in the minors is required before he makes his debut with the big club.

Kerry allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over 5.2 relief innings in a no-decision against Miami on Saturday.

Angels starter Walbert Urena last just 2.1 frames, leaving Kerry to inherit a two-on, one-out jam in the third inning. He handled that task well and didn't allow any additional damage in the frame. The right-hander took the reins from there and finished the contest, tossing a starter-like 98 pitches (64 strikes) and generating 14 whiffs and a career-high seven punchouts. Kerry worked mostly as a starter in the minors, so the big workload wasn't new to him, but he's yet to make a start in the majors. He'll presumably be down for several days following his heavy pitch count Saturday, and the imminent return of Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) may present a risk to Kerry's roster spot.

Abreu (calf/shin) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Sunday's game against the Athletics, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Abreu was held out of the lineup Saturday for the first time since June 21, getting scratched shortly before the first pitch due to lower-leg swelling and soreness. He's made enough improvement to return to action for the series finale, but the two-time Gold Glove Award winner will be used strictly as a hitter Sunday. Eli White will draw the start in Abreu's usual spot in right field.

Jansen (forearm) threw to bases for a second time Saturday, MLB.com reports.

The veteran catcher, who is working his way back from a forearm strain, also caught a live batting practice session from Jack Leiter (ankle) on Saturday. Jansen has been catching bullpens during his IL stint and could be close to returning.

Rice went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 5-4 win over Atlanta.

Rice bashed a 431-foot solo shot to center field in the eighth inning, providing what ended up being the decisive run in the narrow victory. The long ball snapped a season-long 11-game homer drought for the slugger -- a stretch during which he batted just .132 (5-for-38) with a 9:15 BB:K and only two RBI. Rice has already established career-best marks with 32 home runs and 75 RBI on the campaign, though he's struggled to a .611 OPS with a 32.6 percent strikeout rate over 21 games since the All-Star break.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over Baltimore.

Seager gave Texas breathing room in the eighth inning when he clouted a three-run homer. The home run and RBI were his first since being activated off the injured list July 31. The shortstop has gone 8-for-24 with three walks and four runs scored over seven contests since his activation.

Leiter (ankle) threw two innings and 33 pitches of live batting practice Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Leiter, who also got in some pitcher fielding practice following the session, feels he's ready for a rehab assignment, but the Rangers have made no decision about that. The right-hander has thrown two live batting practice sessions as he works his way back from right ankle surgery.