Ceddanne Rafaela was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Guardians with right hamstring tightness.

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said afterwards that Rafaela will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the issue. The 26-year-old center fielder was lifted from Wednesday’s game for precautionary reasons shortly after he pulled up awkwardly and doubled over in discomfort following a second-inning single to left field. He managed to stay in the game initially, but was removed for a defensive replacement in the next inning. The 26-year-old center fielder was playing in his first game back after missing two weeks with a quad strain. There should be additional clarity on his status prior to Thursday’s series finale.