Bogaerts (ankle) is out of his walking boot and experiencing less pain Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Bogaerts was diagnosed with a left ankle injury after exiting Sunday's game against the Rays, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Bogaerts was removed in the top of seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Rays after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury when he slid into a protective railing near the Tampa Bay dugout, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, two runs, six RBI and a walk in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rays.

Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays.

Bogaerts is Boston's likely No. 5 hitter to start the season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Manager Alex Cora and hitting coach Tim Hyers wants Bogaerts to be more aggressive at the plate, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

Bogaerts agreed to a one-year, $7.05 million deal with the Red Sox on Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Bogaerts went 4-for-7 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-6 extra-inning win over the Rays.