Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Could be in line to start Sunday
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora implied Friday that Winckowski is a likely candidate to start Sunday in Pittsburgh, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Cora held off officially naming Winckowski his starter for that day, perhaps in case he is needed in relief before then. He would be filling in for Garrett Whitlock (oblique) and could be asked to make an additional start after Sunday while Whitlock recovers. Winckowski was stretched out as a starter in spring training, but all seven of his appearances since the regular season began have come in relief, with his longest outing being 2.2 innings. His start Sunday would be an abbreviated one.
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Red Sox's Reese McGuire: Out of Friday's lineup
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McGuire is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Manager Alex Cora continue to split playing time behind the plate relatively evenly, with Connor Wong receiving the start Friday. McGuire has scuffled offensively over his past six games, going 3-for-16 with six strikeouts.
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Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Not in Friday's lineup
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Devers (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Pittsburgh, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Devers was diagnosed with a bone bruise on his left knee Thursday and will sit Friday for the third time in Boston's past three games. It's not anticipated the 27-year-old will require a trip to the injured list, but he may not see much action this weekend versus the Pirates. Bobby Dalbec is starting at third base in Devers' absence Friday.
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Red Sox's Cam Booser: Added to big-league roster
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The Red Sox selected Booser's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Booser was off to a fine start at Worcester, holding a 2.70 ERA and 0.65 WHIP across 6.2 innings. The 31-year-old left-hander will provide a fresh bullpen arm and will be making his major-league debut if he gets into a game.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Designated for assignment
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Jacques was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
It had been reported that Jacques was being optioned, but as it turns out he's being removed from Boston's 40-man roster, as well. Cam Booser is up to take his spot on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Enters as pinch hitter
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Refsnyder entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Refsnyder pinch hit for second baseman Enmanuel Valdez and stayed in the game to play left field. It was the season debut for Refsnyder, who opened the year on the 10-day injured list due to a toe injury. He was activated to take the roster spot of Tyler O'Neill, who landed on the 7-day concussion list. Refsnyder will likely be in the starting nine whenever the Red Sox face a left-hander.
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Red Sox's Pablo Reyes: Starts at third base
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Reyes started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Reyes filled in for the injured Rafael Devers (knee) and committed a costly error that allowed one of three unearned runs to score. Reyes also couldn't get a ball out of his glove quick enough to start a 5-4-3 double, which allowed another run to score. Per Ian Browne of MLB.com, the Red Sox are hoping to avoid having to put Devers on the injured list, which suggests a fill-in will be needed for more than just Thursday's contest. Reyes and Bobby Dalbec are the primary candidates to play third base should Devers need an stint on the IL.
Red Sox's Trevor Story: Shifts to 60-day injured list
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Story (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
The move was strictly procedural, as Story has already been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season. The transaction opened a 40-man roster spot for the newly acquired Vladimir Gutierrez.
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Red Sox's Vladimir Gutierrez: Dealt to Red Sox
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Gutierrez was traded from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for cash considerations, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Gutierrez was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Wednesday, though it didn't take him long to land with his third club since the season began. He'll start his Red Sox tenure with Triple-A Worcester, though he's likely to contribute as a long reliever or spot starter for the big-league club at some point in 2024.
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Red Sox's Jarren Duran: Triple, stolen base vs. Guardians
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Duran went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Duran drew a walk to lead off the home half of the first inning before swiping his seventh bag of the year. The speedy outfielder would then drive in a pair of runs with a triple in the sixth inning, his first three-bagger this season. Duran is now 5-for-17 with three extra-base hits in his last four contests. He's off to a nice start following a promising 2023 campaign, slashing .301/.366/.422 with a home run, 12 runs scored and nine RBI through his first 20 games.
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Red Sox's Cooper Criswell: Takes loss in bulk role
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Criswell (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Guardians, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 2.1 innings.
While Criswell didn't miss many bats in his brief outing, the Red Sox defense didn't do him any favors, as they committed a pair of errors behind the right-hander resulting in three unearned runs. The 27-year-old Criswell sports a 4.26 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB through his first 6.1 innings this season. He'll likely continue to work in a bulk role while Nick Pivetta (elbow) and Garrett Whitlock (oblique) are sidelined.
Jacques is being optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster reports.
Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. He made an appearance Thursday and gave up a run on three hits across 1.2 innings. The 29-year-old is being sent back down as Cam Booser is set to join the team in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Cam Booser: To be promoted Friday
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The Red Sox will promote Booser from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Booser has struck out 15 batters and walked just one while posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.65 WHIP across 6.2 innings at Triple-A this season. The 31-year-old southpaw will provide depth to a badly injured Red Sox pitching staff and will be making his MLB debut once he gets into a game.
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Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill: Hopes to return when eligible
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O'Neill (concussion) will travel with the Red Sox to Pittsburgh this weekend and hopes to be activated when first eligible Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
O'Neill confirmed that he has a concussion as a result of his collision with Rafael Devers on Monday, but he's feeling better and is aiming for a minimum absence. It's too soon to count on that, of course, given the uncertain nature of concussions. O'Neill is third in baseball with seven home runs this season.
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Red Sox's Rafael Devers: MRI reveals bone bruise
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Imaging on Devers' left knee revealed a bone bruise Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Manager Alex Cora said Devers will be viewed as day-to-day going forward, and a trip to the injured list isn't expected. Devers was removed from Tuesday's game due to his injury and attempted to play through it Wednesday, but the results of his MRI will presumably keep him out of the lineup for multiple games. Pablo Reyes will start at third base Thursday and will likely continue to do so while the All-Star infielder is sidelined.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Returns from IL
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The Red Sox reinstated Refsnyder (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Refsnyder isn't included in the lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Guardians, but he should see regular playing time versus left-handed pitching as a possible platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Wilyer Abreu in the corner outfield. The 33-year-old also made a start at first base during his four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, making him a possible option at that position if Triston Casas should need a day off. Refsnyder, who missed the first three weeks of the season with a fractured left pinkie toe, produced a .682 OPS in 242 plate appearances for Boston in 2023.
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Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill: Goes on 7-day IL
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Boston placed O'Neill on the 7-day concussion injured list Thursday.
O'Neill collided with teammate Rafael Devers in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians, and while he cleared initial concussion protocol, he's now been diagnosed with a mild concussion, per Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican. O'Neill also required stitches for a laceration on his forehead. He will be eligible to return from the IL next Tuesday. Rob Refsnyder (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to take O'Neill's spot on the 26-man active roster.
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Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: MRI comes back negative
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An MRI on Gonzalez's left wrist came back negative Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Gonzalez felt pain while taking swings Wednesday, but it appears he's avoided a serious setback. The Red Sox still figure to shut him down for a bit to let the wrist calm down. Gonzalez had been hoping for a return from the injured list when his 10 days are up, but that's unlikely now.
