Refsnyder (hamstring) is batting second and is the Red Sox's designated hitter Friday against the Nationals, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Refsnyder was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins with left hamstring tightness, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Refsnyder went 1-for-3 with a double, stolen base, run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.

Refsnyder entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Cleveland.

The Red Sox reinstated Refsnyder (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Refsnyder (toe) will play at least one more full rehab game with Triple-A Worcester before being activated from the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Refsnyder (toe) will play some first base upon his return from the injured list, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Refsnyder (toe) began a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester and went hitless in three at-bats.