Jose Peraza (right knee) out of Red Sox lineup Friday

Jose Peraza (right knee) was out of the Red Sox lineup Friday night.

The infielder took a line drive off his right knee while pitching in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 17-8 loss against the Rays. Postgame X-rays were negative and Peraza was expected to be available again as early as Saturday.

"He was actually doing well when I went in after the game," Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said. "I actually walked off the plane right behind him last night and he wasn’t [...]

Jose Peraza (right knee) was out of the Red Sox lineup Friday night.

The infielder took a line drive off his right knee while pitching in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 17-8 loss against the Rays. Postgame X-rays were negative and Peraza was expected to be available again as early as Saturday.

"He was actually doing well when I went in after the game," Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said. "I actually walked off the plane right behind him last night and he wasn’t limping going down the steps."

Jonathan Arauz made his sixth career start in place of Peraza. He’s on an 8-for-13 roll after beginning his career hitless in 10 at-bats. For the sake of comparison, regulars like Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi have a combined eight hits in their last 82 at-bats.

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