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Xander Bogaerts (back tightness) not in Red Sox lineup Monday vs. Rays

Xander Bogaerts is not in the Red Sox lineup Monday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts (back tightness) is not in the Red Sox lineup for a second straight game Monday. First pitch between Boston and Tampa is at 7:10 p.m. here at Fenway Park.

Kiké Hernández will play shortstop and Abraham Almonte will start in center field.

All the other regulars will play for Boston, which has three games remaining in the regular season.

Lefty Rich Hill (8-7, 4.41 ERA) will start for Boston opposite righty Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 3.00 ERA).

The Red Sox made four roster moves before the game. They activated Eric Hosmer from the 10-day injured list. Boston placed Rob Refsnyder on the IL with low back spasms, optioned righty Josh Winckowski and recalled lefty Darwinzon Hernandez.

Red Sox lineup:

1. Tommy Pham LF

2. Rafael Devers 3B

3. J.D. Martinez DH

4. Alex Verdugo RF

5. Christian Arroyo 2B

6. Triston Casas 1B

7. Kiké Hernández SS

8. Abraham Almonte CF

9. Reese McGuire C

Starting pitchers: LHP Rich Hill (8-7, 4.41 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 3.00 ERA)

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