Yoshida sits as Monasterio, Narváez, Durbin return for Red Sox vs. Braves
Boston makes multiple lineup adjustments for Game 3 of the Braves series, with Masataka Yoshida getting a rest day at DH.
For Thursday's rubber match against Atlanta at Fenway Park, the Red Sox are returning Andruw Monasterio, Carlos Narváez, and Caleb Durbin to the starting lineup. Monasterio will serve as the designated hitter, taking the spot held by Masataka Yoshida. Narváez reclaims the starting catcher role, and Durbin also slots back in. Payton Tolle gets the start against Atlanta's Chris Sale.
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