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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Notches save in opener
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 10:26 AM
Slaten struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Closer Aroldis Chapman entered for the eighth inning with the game tied 2-2 since the lefty-hitting Corey Seager was batting leadoff, opening up the ninth inning for Slaten after Boston scored three runs. The right-hander recorded two saves and 13 holds with a 2.93 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 58:9 K:BB across 55.1 innings as a rookie last season, and he's one of the Red Sox's top relief arms again in 2025, even if Chapman is expected to be the primary closer early on. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Fans four in team debut
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:38 PM
Crochet didn't factor into the decision after giving up two runs on five hits and two walks in five innings Thursday against Texas. He struck out four.
Analysis: Making his regular-season Red Sox debut, the hard-throwing left-hander fired five solid innings against a righty-dominant Rangers lineup. Boston didn't grab the lead until the ninth inning, keeping Crochet out of the win column Thursday. Crochet is set to take the hill Wednesday in another tough matchup against the Orioles on the road, and he'll be looking to further build on his early success with his new team after also allowing a lone run with a whopping 30 punchouts in 15.2 innings during spring training. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Powers Red Sox with two homers
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:35 PM
Abreu went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 5-3 win over Texas.
Analysis: Abreu knotted the game at two runs apiece with a fifth-inning solo shot off Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, later putting the Red Sox in front with a three-run blast in the ninth frame. Although he'll likely regularly operate in the lower part of Boston's batting order when starting, the left-handed-hitting Abreu should see plenty of playing time in 2025 while sitting on the strong side of a platoon in right field with Rob Refsnyder. |
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Rafael Devers Rafael Devers Rough opener
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 8:24 PM
Devers started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 5-2 win over Texas.
Analysis: Devers, who had just 15 spring plate appearances, looked like he could have used more in Florida. He struck out swinging three times and whiffed six times in all, including five times against Nathan Eovaldi's breaking ball, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. To be fair, Devers wasn't the only one that struggled; Boston's top four hitters went a combined 1-for-16. |
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David Hamilton David Hamilton Enters late, scores run
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 8:03 PM
Hamilton entered Thursday's game as a pinch runner and scored a run in a 5-2 win over the Rangers. He finished the game at second base.
Analysis: Hamilton lost out on the starting second base job to prospect Kristian Campbell, but it appears manager Alex Cora sees Hamilton's skills as an asset. He pinch ran for Campbell, who notched his first hit as a major leaguer in the top of the ninth inning. Hamilton could be of value as a pinch runner, a role that could easily lead to double-digit stolen bases. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Works eighth inning Thursday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 7:55 PM
Chapman (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning to pick up the win over Texas on Thursday.
Analysis: Chapman, who was named Boston's primary closer earlier this week, entered a 2-2 game in the eighth inning. It appears the decision to use the closer in the eighth was because the Rangers had the top of the order due up. Chapman worked around a one-out, broken-bat single, throwing seven strikes among his 11 pitches. After the Red Sox took a 5-2 lead in the top of the ninth, Justin Slaten shut the door for Boston. |
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Liam Hendriks Liam Hendriks Positive outlook confirmed
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:20 PM
Hendriks was diagnosed with a compressed nerve in his right elbow and expects to resume throwing early next week, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Hendriks landed on the injured list Thursday after a tough spring, though the team was optimistic his absence would be brief. The initial diagnosis confirms that outlook, and Hendriks could be back by early April if his recovery goes smoothly. |
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Liam Hendriks Liam Hendriks Absence expected to be brief
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:51 PM
Hendriks will get his right elbow examined in Texas, likely on Thursday, but the Red Sox are optimistic the injury isn't serious, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Hendriks was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Thursday with a previously undisclosed elbow injury. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the reliever "wasn't bouncing back" as hoped and his stuff "wasn't where he wanted it to be." More will be known following Hendriks' visit with Dr. Keith Meister, but Breslow is optimistic the righty will return "pretty quickly." |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Managing back issue
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:07 PM
Yoshida (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list earlier Thursday, will head to Boston to receive further consultation for a back injury, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The severity of Yoshida's back injury remains unknown, but the team should provide an update once he's checked out back in Boston. Yoshida is already working his way back from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, which limited him strictly to designated-hitter duties in spring training. Provided his back issue proves to be minor, Yoshida should soon be able to head out on a rehab assignment, where he'll likely pick up at-bats both as a DH and corner outfielder. |
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Zach Penrod Zach Penrod Goes on 60-day injured list
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:17 PM
The Red Sox placed Penrod on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a left elbow UCL sprain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The move clears a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. Penrod is attempting to rest and rehab his injury rather than undergoing surgery, but it will be months before he can pitch in a game, even in a best-case scenario. |
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Chris Murphy Chris Murphy Placed on 60-day IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:15 PM
The Red Sox placed Murphy (elbow) on the 60-day injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster. Murphy has been throwing off a mound and could be an option for the Red Sox by the time his 60 days are up, or close to that point. He's on the mend from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent April 10 of last year. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Goes on 15-day IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:13 PM
The Red Sox placed Giolito (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Giolito tweaked his hamstring during his first start of the spring back in mid-March. He was never shut down from throwing, and he most recently threw a two-inning simulated game at the Red Sox's spring training complex Sunday, according to MLB.com. The Red Sox appear optimistic that the right-hander won't miss much more than two or three turns through the rotation before making his team debut at some point in April. |
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Kutter Crawford Kutter Crawford Goes on IL with knee issue
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:11 PM
The Red Sox placed Crawford on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right patellar tendiopathy, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Crawford's knee issue dates back to early last season, but he has resumed throwing off a mound. The right-hander is without a timeline to make his season debut, but he appears likely to miss at least the first month or so. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello IL move made official
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:08 PM
The Red Sox placed Bello on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Bello has made nice progress following an early-camp shoulder problem, but he needs more time to get ready. The Red Sox are optimistic he could be ready to rejoin the rotation by mid-April. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Hits injured list
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:06 PM
The Red Sox placed Yoshida (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Yoshida still isn't able to play defense as he works his way back from a right shoulder labral repair surgery, so he'll get a late start to the season. He's ramping up his throwing and could be ready to begin a rehab assignment before long. With the Red Sox seemingly committed to Rafael Devers as their full-time designated hitter in 2025, Yoshida could have difficulty finding regular at-bats once he's healthy. |
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Sean Newcomb Sean Newcomb Officially added to roster
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:04 PM
The Red Sox selected Newcomb's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Newcomb was a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, let alone the rotation, when he inked a minor-league deal in January. He will open the season as the fifth starter, however, after permitting just two runs (one earned) with a 13:3 K:BB in 14.1 Grapefruit League frames. Newcomb is slated for his season debut Monday in Baltimore. |
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Liam Hendriks Liam Hendriks Placed on IL with inflamed elbow
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:01 PM
The Red Sox placed Hendricks on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Hendriks had a rough spring, allowing seven runs while striking out just four over 6.1 innings. The Red Sox hadn't provided an indication that he was hurt, but the injury designation is troubling considering his past Tommy John surgery. Hendriks will be eligible to return April 8, but there's no word yet on how long he might be out. Aroldis Chapman will open the season as Boston's closer. |
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Triston Casas Triston Casas In lineup for opener
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:38 AM
Casas (hand) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's season opener in Texas.
Analysis: Casas took a ball off his bare hand in the field earlier this week, but X-rays were negative, and he'll be good to go for the start of the season. The first baseman was limited to only 63 games in 2024 due to injury but heads into the 2025 campaign with a clean bill of health. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Cleared for Opening Day
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:28 PM
Gonzalez (oblique) will be on the Red Sox' active roster for Opening Day, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez was held out of the Boston's final six Grapefruit League games as he dealt with right oblique soreness, but he's been working out in recent days and convinced the team he doesn't need a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old will be part of the Red Sox' bench and will see some starts against southpaws. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Optioned to Triple-A
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:05 PM
The Red Sox optioned Sogard to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Sogard failed to make the Opening Day roster but could get a look when the Red Sox are in need of a utility infielder. He slashed .273/.326/.325 in 31 games with the big club last season. |
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