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Brown is being moved up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The right-hander was penciled in to start Tuesday against the Cubs but will instead face the Nationals since Cristian Javier was scratched due to neck discomfort. Brown delivered a quality start last Tuesday versus Atlanta, so he'll be on the typical four days rest and shouldn't have any limitations.

Pivetta (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

The next milestones for Pivetta are throwing an up-and-down session Thursday in Cleveland that will be followed by a live batting practice. After that, the team will decide if the right-hander needs a rehab assignment, although manager Alex Cora said he prefers the pitcher make at least one rehab start.

Grissom (hamstring) played second base for the first time Friday while on his rehab assignment, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. He went 1-for-3 with a double and made a nice backhand play on a ball hit up the middle.

Grissom, who began his assignment April 12, served as the designated hitter for three games before moving to the field Friday. He followed up in the field for a second consecutive day Saturday. Grissom is trending in the right direction, but the Red Sox are not going to rush him. He's learning a new position, and manager Alex Cora wants him to build up reps at second base.

Raleigh went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Rockies. He also drew a walk.

Raleigh jumped on the first pitch he saw from Dakota Hudson in his first at-bat and sent it into the stands in left field for his fourth home run of the season. He would then add an RBI single in the next frame before finishing with a season-high four hits on the night. Raleigh has now homered in each of his last two games and has hit safely in five of his last six, drawing six walks over that stretch to only two strikeouts.

Javier was scratched from Sunday's start against the Nationals due to neck discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It's unclear when the injury first surfaced for Javier, but he won't be able to start Sunday as scheduled. Hunter Brown will be bumped up to start the series finale in Washington. The Astros have scheduled off days Monday and Friday this week, so the team can get by with four starters until May 4 versus the Mariners, if need be.

Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's win over the Rockies.

Rodriguez singled in his second at-bat before stealing second and later coming around to score on a Cal Raleigh single. The star outfielder then added another three singles in the contest, two of which drove home a run, while also swiping another bag. It marked Rodriguez's first four-hit performance of the season as well as his first game with two steals. He's now recorded multiple hits in three straight games.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Devers (knee) could return to action Tuesday against the Guardians, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Devers, who hasn't played since Wednesday, will miss a fourth game in Sunday's finale at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Red Sox are off Monday, which will give Devers five days off.

The Red Sox placed Casas on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left rib strain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

The 24-year-old exited Saturday's contest with rib discomfort and will now be sidelined for at least the rest of April after being diagnosed with a strain. According to Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, manager Alex Cora responded "yes" when asked if he was concerned about a lengthy absence, but there should be more clarity on the situation after Casas visits with a specialist Sunday. Bobby Dalbec is the only other player with a start at first base this season and should have an expanded role while Casas is sidelined. Tyler Heineman was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

Vaughn is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Phillies.

Over his last 10 appearances, Vaughn has slashed .135/.238/.216 with three doubles and one RBI while registering a 38.1 percent strikeout rate. Gavin Sheets will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.

Wells is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Wells and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate over the past eight games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Wells went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday. Wells is hitless in his past 19 at-bats.