Rafael Devers is not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Houston Astros, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora says the All-Star third baseman is just getting a day off.

“He’s been grinding through it and it makes sense today,” Cora said. “Hopefully tomorrow he’ll be back.”

Devers has been battling a shoulder injury throughout the majority of the season, but for the most part it hasn’t affected his performance or availability. The 27-year-old is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career, and he’s currently batting .300 with 25 home runs, 71 RBI and a .973 OPS.

Nick Sogard will start at third base in his place, with David Hamilton at shortstop, Enmanuel Valdez at second base and Dominic Smith at first. Ceddanne Rafaela will start in center field and left-hander James Paxton (9-3, 4.42) will take the mound against Houston’s Hunter Brown (9-7, 3.98).

Red Sox lineup

Jarren Duran LF

Enmanuel Valdez 2B

Wilyer Abreu RF

Masataka Yoshida DH

Connor Wong C

Dominic Smith 1B

Nick Sogard 3B

Ceddanne Rafaela CF

David Hamilton SS

James Paxton P

How to watch

When: 1:35 p.m.

Where: Fenway Park, Boston

Broadcast info: NESN, WEEI 93.7 FM, WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish)