Alec Burleson Receives First Day Off of the Season

Alec Burleson is not in the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This marks the first day off of the season for the outfielder, who has been a regular fixture in the Cardinals' batting order. Managerial reports indicate this is a routine rest day rather than an injury-related absence. Burleson remains available off the bench if needed, but the Cardinals will utilize other options in the outfield for the second game of the weekend series.