Red Sox's Sandoval not in lineup Thursday with sore knee

Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Texas Rangers, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

Sandoval exited Tuesday's contest after taking a pitch to his knee, and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive day as a result. There was no structural damage, so Sandoval is likely just dealing with some discomfort that will keep him day-to-day for now. Brock Holt will get another start at third base in his stead.