Catcher A.J. Pierzynski was out of the lineup Tuesday after suffering a minor strain in his right oblique. The ``very minor'' strain occurred Monday night against the Minnesota Twins, with manager Robin Ventura saying the catcher could still work behind the plate but was bothered swinging a bat.
``We don't want it to get any worse,'' Ventura said.
Tyler Flowers was in Pierzynski's place Tuesday. The Sox and Twins play a day game Wednesday in the series finale and have an off day Thursday before beginning a six-game road trip. Pierzynski might miss Wednesday's game as well, Ventura indicated.