Michael Chavis on Boston's bench in Thursday's opener

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis is not starting in Thursday's series opener versus left-hander J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

Chavis is yielding second base to Steve Pearce.

numberFire's models expect Chavis to record 9 homers, 36 RBI, and 34 runs scored over the rest of the season.