The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Valdez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland.

Valdez (thumb) will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Guardians.

Valdez (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Valdez left Saturday's game early due to a left thumb contusion, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Valdez was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels with an apparent arm injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Valdez isn't in Boston's lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Valdez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Valdez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over Seattle.

Valdez is starting at second base and batting eighth for Thursday's opener against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.