Grady Sizemore was not in the lineup for the home opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday, missing his second straight game with tightness in his back.

“He’s feeling much better than (Sunday), but we don’t feel like taking a chance this early,” said Cleveland manager Manny Acta. “With a day off coming up (today), that should help him out.”

Sizemore endured an injury-plagued season last year that ended with a pair of surgeries on his left elbow and lower left abdominal wall. He hit a career-low .248 in 106 games.

Healthy this spring, Sizemore produced positive results during the exhibition season and was off to a good start this year, batting .273 with two doubles, a triple and five RBIs in five games.