Ceddanne Rafaela Sidelined Monday with Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela was left out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals due to hamstring tightness. Interim manager Chad Tracy described the issue as "a little bit of tightness," suggesting the move is largely precautionary. The team will evaluate Rafaela's status on a day-to-day basis to determine if he can return for the remainder of the series. The Red Sox hope to avoid a long-term stint on the injured list for the rookie.