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Red Sox infielder Xander Bogaerts underwent an MRI on his injured knee, which came back negative, manager John Farrell told reporters following Tuesday's contest against Washington, per the Boston Globe.

Bogaerts suffered the injury during Monday's game, but he didn't start feeling pain until Tuesday morning. He was not included in Tuesday's lineup, and has been deemed as day to day moving forward.

Red Sox infielder Xander Bogaerts is getting an MRI on his sore right knee, the team announced on Tuesday, per the Boston Globe.

Bogaerts suffered the injury during Monday's game, but he didn't start feeling pain until Tuesday morning. He's not in the lineup for Tuesday's game. 

"He was rounding third base, held up and there was a little bit of a slip," Farrell said, per the Boston Herald. "He continued on in the game with no issue, no complaint, no word of anything. Even after the game he didn’t feel anything. He came in today with increased symptoms, he was examined here and we sent him over for an MRI right now."

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, the team announced. In his place will be Brock Holt, making his second start of the season. Bogaerts has started all seven games for Boston so far this season at shortstop and is likely getting a day of rest. He is a career .277 hitter against right handers.

Also getting the day of his Shane Victorino, as Daniel Nava will replace him in right field and bat seventh. Nava is hitting .364 in 11 at-bats to start the year.

The Red Sox are currently the favorites (-124) over the Nationals.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a two-RBI double off Masahiro Tanaka in the fourth inning of Sunday's 14-4 loss against the Yankees. He finished the game 2 for 4.

Bogaerts has hit safely in five straight games after being held hitless in the season opener against the Phillies. He has three multihit games.

The second-year infielder is batting .407 (11 for 27) with one double, one triple, four runs, six RBI, three walks and three strikeouts in six games. He also has two stolen bases.

Indians infielder Zach Walters has been making progress with his in-game activity in Arizona as he rehabs from a strained oblique, MLB.com reports.

Manager Terry Francona indicated Sunday that the utility player would be limited to one position during the early stages of his rehab. Walters will be sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus when he's able to play a full nine innings.

Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Calhoun went 2 for 4 with a double, a home run and three RBI Saturday. The Angels will use shortstop Erick Aybar as the leadoff man with Calhoun on the bench, and Collin Cowgill will play right field and bat seventh Sunday. The Angels are also starting Taylor Featherston over Johnny Giavotella at second base.

The Angels are favorites (-115) against the Royals Sunday.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3 for 4 with three RBI in his team's 6-2 win over the Phillies Thursday.

''It's looking like the extra work he's doing is giving him some traction,'' manager John Farrell said of Bogaerts after the game, per the Associated Press. ''He's a little bit more balanced, a little more patient, trying to get a pitch he can handle.''

Bogaerts, who also drew a walk in the win, collected all three RBI on a bases-clearing triple in the third inning, which featured all eight of the runs on either side in the game. He has been spending more time with hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez.

"The more patient you are, the better," Bogaerts said. "Timing has been a problem for me, but it's simple: See the ball, hit the ball."

The shortstop is 4 for 11 with four RBI in his first three games.

Taylor Featherston is not likely to see a ton of playing time as a bench option for the Angels. The rookie admits he is still adjusting to his new role, per The Orange County Register.

“I’m definitely talking to Collin Cowgill and the guys who have been (bench players) before,” Featherston said.

Featherston has been working at second base, third base and shortstop. Although his role is not clearly defined, manager Mike Scioscia is looking forward to using Featherston when needed.

“What he lacks in experience, his athleticism and talent will make up for,” Scioscia said. “We’re not going to be afraid to use him.”

As a Rule 5 pick, the Angels must keep Featherston on the 25-man roster or disabled list all season. If they don't, then they have to offer him back to the Rockies.

The Indians set their Opening Day roster by sending four players to the disabled list. 

RHP Gavin Floyd was sent to the 60-day disabled list. Floyd was coming back from a stress fracture of his elbow and reinjured himself in spring training.

Infielder Zach Walters (oblique), outfielder Nick Swisher (knees) and RHP Josh Tomlin (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day disabled list. 

Angels first baseman Efren Navarro, infielder Taylor Featherston and pitcher Drew Rucinski have made the team's initial 25-man roster, MLB.com reports.

Featherston, a Rule 5 pick from Colorado, will serve as the team's utility infielder; he has yet to play above the Double-A level.

"Taylor has shown extraordinary athleticism at three positions," manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday. "That's special. His defense plays at any level. He's an exciting player. We'll see where it leads to."

Navarro, who can also play in the outfield, won the final bench spot over outfielder Daniel Robertson.

Rucinski is set to pitch out of the bullpen, Scioscia said, adding that he also could be tabbed to start April 14, the first time the team's needs a fifth starter.