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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Back as DH for Sunday

  Rotowire Jun 23, 2024

  Refsnyder (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and batting second in Sunday's series finale against the Reds. Right knee soreness kept Refsnyder out of the starting lineup for each of the last three games. He did hit an RBI single in the top of the eighth inning of Saturday's 4-3 win over Cincinnati after pinch hitting for Wilyer Abreu, and Refsnyder stayed in right field for the last two frames. For the month of June, Refsnyder is slashing .308/.383/.385 with four RBI over 52 at-bats.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Battling knee soreness

  Rotowire Jun 21, 2024

  Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that Refsnyder is dealing with right knee soreness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Cora doesn't think the injury is serious, but Refsnyder hasn't been in the Red Sox lineup for two consecutive games, though it's unclear if that's due to entirely to the injury. With Wilyer Abreu (ankle) expected to rejoin the active roster Saturday and Masataka Yoshida healthy, Refsnyder's run of consistent playing time was set to come to an end anyway. Once he moves past the knee issue, Refsnyder is likely to see most of his starts against left-handed pitching.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Heading to bench Wednesday

  Rotowire Jun 19, 2024

  Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Refsnyder had started in each of the Red Sox's last four games and in 12 of the team's last 14 games overall, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday as Boston rolls out an outfield of Jarren Duran, Romy Gonzalez and Tyler O'Neill from left to right. With Masataka Yoshida healthy again and serving as Boston's primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching and with Wilyer Abreu (ankle) nearing a return from the injured list, Refsnyder looks like he'll soon be headed for a short-side platoon role.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Getting eighth straight start

  Rotowire Jun 12, 2024

  Refsnyder will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Phillies. Refsnyder will pick up his eighth consecutive start Wednesday, but his run of regular playing time could come to an abrupt end in the coming days. In addition to bringing back Masataka Yoshida from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Red Sox returned another key regular to the lineup in Tyler O'Neill (knee), who will serve as Boston's designated hitter Wednesday following a three-game absence. Assuming O'Neill is cleared to play the corner outfield in the near future, Refsnyder could soon be relegated to a short-side platoon role. Wilyer Abreu (ankle) is also close to a return from the 10-day IL to further muddle Refsnyder's path to seeing steady at-bats versus right-handed pitching.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Staying on bench Sunday

  Rotowire Jun 2, 2024

  Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. Refsnyder will be on the bench for a second straight game following a stretch of five consecutive starts. Though he's maintaining an excellent .333/.414/.517 slash line over 99 plate appearances on the season, Refsnyder still isn't being treated as an everyday player, at least against right-handed pitching. The Red Sox may continue to rotate a number of players at the designated-hitter spot against righties, with Garrett Cooper picking up the assignment Sunday.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Day off Saturday

  Rotowire Jun 1, 2024

  Refsnyder will sit Saturday versus the Tigers, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. Refsnyder will get a breather after going 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI over the first two contests of the series, while he extended his hitting streak to five games Friday. Enmanuel Valdez will replace him at designated hitter and bat fifth against Detroit.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Homers in win

  Rotowire May 28, 2024

  Refsnyder went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and a second run scored in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Orioles. Refsnyder doubled off Grayson Rodriguez in the first inning before scoring on a Rafael Devers' base hit. He'd then cap the scoring in the ninth with a two-run, 419-foot homer off Keegan Akin to push Boston's lead to 8-3. It's just the second long ball of the year for Refsnyder -- the other having come back on April 19 -- though he's been swinging the bat well of late, going 11-for-29 (.379) in his last 10 contests. Overall, Refsnyder's slashing an impressive .347/.437/.547 with 13 RBI, 11 runs scored and a steal through 28 games in a utility role with the Red Sox this season.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Leaves with hamstring tightness

  Rotowire May 5, 2024

  Refsnyder was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins with left hamstring tightness, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. Refsnyder started in left field and went 1-for-2 with an RBI prior to exiting the contest. He'll have Monday's team off day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Continues to hit

  Rotowire Apr 25, 2024

  Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians. Refsnyder is raking during a five-game hit streak, going 9-for-20 with extra-base hits in all five contests. The plan was for him to play mostly against left-handers, but injuries to key players have led to four of his five starts coming versus righties, against whom he's 7-for-16 with five extra-base hits.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Back to bench Wednesday

  Rotowire Apr 24, 2024

  Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Refsnyder had started in right field in each of the previous four games, going 7-for-15 with one home run, four doubles, four runs, three RBI and one stolen base. Though his opportunities to start against right-handed pitching may become more scarce with Rafael Devers (knee) making his return from a one-week absence Wednesday, Refsnyder should still have the opportunity to play regularly versus southpaws.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Belts first homer

  Rotowire Apr 20, 2024

  Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates. He launched a Quinn Priester changeup over the fence in right-center field in the fifth inning to chase the Bucs right-hander from the game. Refsnyder got the nod in right field and hit third Friday in his first start since making his 2024 debut, and while most of his playing time this season will come against southpaws, injuries to Tyler O'Neill (concussion) and others could make him a lineup regular in the short term.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Enters as pinch hitter

  Rotowire Apr 19, 2024

  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 Rob Refsnyder: Returns from IL

  Rotowire Apr 18, 2024

  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 Rob Refsnyder: Nearing return

  Rotowire Apr 17, 2024

  Refsnyder (toe) will play at least one more full rehab game with Triple-A Worcester before being activated from the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Refsnyder noted that his fractured left pinky toe still isn't fully healed and he will just have to play through some pain. He also revealed that he's been told his main role upon his return will be as a late-inning pinch hitter or defensive replacement.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Will see time at first base

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Refsnyder (toe) will play some first base upon his return from the 10-day injured list, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. Refsnyder has some experience at the position, although he hasn't played at that spot since joining the Red Sox in 2022. With the Red Sox outfield crowded at the moment, Refsnyder will be reintroduced to first base, where he could see occasional action versus lefties. Refsnyder is on a minor-league rehab assignment while working his way back from a fractured left pinky toe and could be activated before long.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Begins rehab assignment

  Rotowire Apr 12, 2024

  Refsnyder (toe) began a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester and went hitless in three at-bats. Refsnynder struck out three times as the designated hitter for the WooSox before getting a day off Thursday. He's expected to play Friday, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe, but he remains without a firm timeline for his return to the big-league roster.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Diagnosed with fractured toe

  Rotowire Mar 13, 2024

  Refsnyder was diagnosed Wednesday with a fractured left pinky toe, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Refsnyder suffered the injury when he was hit by pitch during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals and could be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. If there's a silver lining, Refsnyder's absence could make it easier for the Red Sox to carry Ceddanne Rafaela on the Opening Day roster.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Exits after HBP on foot

  Rotowire Mar 12, 2024

  Refsnyder was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Cardinals after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Refsnyder said afterward that he has a crack in the small toe on the foot, although it's not clear whether he's referring to a fracture or something else. The Red Sox should offer more clarity on the outfielder's status soon.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Collects two RBI in win

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2024

  Refsynder went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Boston's 7-6 Grapefruit League win over Philadelphia on Monday. Refsynder smashed an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning and hit a groundball that resulted in another run for Boston later in the contest. It's a small sample size, but over three spring training games, the 32-year-old has maintained an impressive .900 on-base percentage. Given his career .324 slugging percentage, it's safe to say Refsnyder's value will be reliant on his positional versatility in the outfield. Expect the veteran to compete for a fourth or fifth outfielder spot throughout spring training.

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• Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Making second straight start

  Rotowire Jul 2, 2023

  Refsnyder will start in left field for a second straight game Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Refsnyder started in left field Saturday while Masataka Yoshida served as the designated hitter, but the latter was removed from the game after getting hit by a pitch on the leg. X-rays came back negative, but Yoshida is being held out of Sunday's lineup, enabling Refsnyder to get into the lineup again. Refsnyder had a couple of hits, including a double, a walk and a stolen base (his fifth) Saturday.

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