"I would think in an emergency only would we even consider putting him in a game, but [I] felt like after talking with him here and after he got checked out, felt like it was best to just hold him out a day," said Farrell. "I would expect him to be back in the lineup tomorrow, but there was no further imaging here today. Didn't feel like the follow-up with the medical staff warranted it. But he is sore, there's no question."
Farrell wasn't sure if Pedroia would wear any added protection on his helmet when he returns.