Rafael Devers Still Hitless

Many of the Boston Red Sox hitters broke out in Monday's 11-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, but one player who was held hitless was third baseman Rafael Devers. Devers went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts, pushing him to 0-for-11 on the season. Devers has always been a streaky hitter throughout his career. In 2020, […]

Nick Pivetta Throws Five Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was sharp in his season debut, throwing five scoreless innings in the team's 11-2 win over the Rays. Pivetta showcased the increased velocity he teased in spring training, consistently hitting 96 mph after averaging only 93.2 mph in 2020. On the other hand, Pivetta was inefficient with his […]

Garrett Whitlock Pitches Well In MLB Debut

The feel-good story of the spring, Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock carried the momentum into the regular season, throwing 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. Whitlock showcased both the elite control and swing-and-miss stuff that he showed all spring, striking out five while walking none. The former Rule 5 pick […]

Garrett Richards Struggles In Red Sox Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards made a poor first impression in Sunday's loss to the Orioles, allowing six runs in two-plus innings. Richards allowed three straight hits to start the game, and after striking out two consecutive batters, he grooved a 3-0 fastball to Maikel Franco that was ripped for a two-run double. […]

Franchy Cordero Makes Red Sox Debut On Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has given a clue on how he will use new outfielder Franchy Cordero, sitting him on Opening Day against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means and starting him against right-hander Matt Harvey on Saturday. This decision speaks to the extreme splits Cordero has had over his career, as he has a career .786 […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Throws Scoreless Inning in Debut

Boston Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura was solid in his major league debut, throwing a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Orioles. After struggling with his control throughout the spring, Sawamura threw 13 of his 21 pitches for strikes and didn't walk a batter. After a shaky spring, Sawamura needs to regain […]

Chris Sale Making Progress In Rehab

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery, as he will continue to throw off flat ground as he shifts his rehab from Florida to Boston. Sale's rehab was delayed this offseason as he dealt with neck stiffness and COVID, but he is still expected to return at some point […]

Ryan Brasier Placed On Injured List

Boston Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier strained his left calf while fielding a ground ball on Monday, and will begin the season on the injured list. Brasier was already expected to start the season on the injured list with a right pinkie fracture, but is now expected to be out for longer, as manager Alex […]

Tanner Houck Will Start the Second Game of the Season

With the Eduardo Rodriguez injury causing manager Alex Cora to shuffle the rotation, Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Tanner Houck will get the start Saturday against the Orioles. Houck, the Red Sox seventh-rated prospect, was phenomenal in three outings last year, striking out 21 and allowing just one run in 17 innings. Houck had an […]

Jarren Duran Impresses With Strong Spring Training

Despite getting optioned to the minors, Red Sox outfield prospect Jarren Duran made quite the impression this spring. Duran, the Red Sox fourth ranked prospect, slashed a solid .340/.367/.702 with six doubles, one triple, and three home runs. There was much talk about Duran, who used to be regarded as a pure speed guy, adding […]

Matt Barnes Returns To The Red Sox

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes returned to the team facility on Monday after landing on the Covid IL following a positive test on Thursday. Barnes, who threw 5.1 scoreless innings this spring, was shocked to learn that he tested positive, but now is expected to be ready for the regular season. Barnes will […]

2021 Outfielder Rankings (Part Two) - 5x5 Mixed Leagues

The outfielder position is deep enough that it warrants another look. Read about the first few tiers right here before diving into part two ahead. When you're done, read our rankings breakdowns at Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Nick Mariano, and Ariel Cohen have been updating 2021 Mixed […]

Eduardo Rodriguez To Miss At Least One Turn Through The Rotation

Manager Alex Cora announced the starters for the first five Boston Red Sox games, and ace Eduardo Rodriguez was not among them. Rodriguez was supposed to be all systems go for the 2021 season, but he has been sidelined for the last week with what has been described as a "dead arm." Rodriguez has not […]

Garrett Whitlock Makes Opening Day Roster

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced on Friday morning that reliever Garrett Whitlock will make the team's Opening Day roster. Whitlock, who was acquired from the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft this offseason, has been the team's feel-good story of the spring. He has allowed just one run in nine innings, striking out […]

Christian Vazquez Not Seriously Injured

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (eye) appears to be fine after getting hit in the face during a Thursday practice. Vazquez was scratched from Thursday's game with what the team called "an eye contusion and laceration under his left eye." Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team expects Vazquez to be ready for […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will No Longer Start On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodriguez (arm) was scratched from his first-ever Opening Day start with what manager Alex Cora described as a "dead arm." Rodriguez missed the entire 2020 season with myocarditis resulting from COVID-19, but he has looked strong this spring, striking out 15 hitters and walking just two in his four starts. Cora […]

Franchy Cordero's Opening Day Status To Be Updated Soon

Originally expected to start the season on the injured list, Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero now has a real chance to be on the Opening Day roster. Cordero, who was acquired in the Andrew Benintendi trade, was a late arrival to spring training after contracting COVID-19, but he has gotten three hits in his […]

Matt Barnes' Spring Performance Impressing Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes has been absolutely dominant this spring, and his performance has caught the attention of manager Alex Cora. Cora said on Sunday that his fastball looks the best it has in years, and he has done a good job cleaning up his delivery. Barnes has thrown four scoreless innings this […]

Tanner Houck (SP, BOS) - 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

The Red Sox haven’t developed a legitimate MLB starting pitcher since Clay Buchholz, but Tanner Houck has the potential to be just that. Houck was the Red Sox’s first-round pick back in 2017 and steadily climbed the system since then, never putting up eye-popping numbers but always holding his own at every level he was […]

Matt Andriese Throws Four Scoreless Innings Of Relief

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Andriese continued to throw the ball well this spring, throwing four scoreless innings in a long-relief appearance against the Braves. Andriese originally came up as a starter with the Rays but has been effective since switching to the bullpen, posting a 3.00 K/BB ratio and a sub-4.00 FIP over the […]

Red Sox Will Open Season With Five-Man Rotation

After experimenting with an opener and a six-man rotation in 2020, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced on Monday that the Red Sox will be returning to the five-man rotation. This is promising fantasy news for each of the Red Sox starters, who will now have free reign to eat up innings, but none […]

Alex Verdugo Continues To Struggle

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo went 0-for-3 on Tuesday, dropping his already low spring training average to an anemic .111. Verdugo was one of the few bright spots for the Red Sox last year, hitting .308 with a 126 OPS+ while placing 12th in the American League MVP race. Verdugo has hit at every […]

Matt Barnes Throws A Strong Inning Of Relief

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes had another strong outing on Monday, striking out two in a scoreless inning of relief. Barnes has yet to allow a run in three scoreless outings this spring, making a strong case for the closer's role. His competition for the spot, Adam Ottavino, has also pitched well this spring, […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Struggles Monday

New Boston Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura had a rough outing on Monday, walking three and failing to finish his only inning of relief in Grapefruit League action. Sawamura, who came over from Japan this offseason, impressed scouts and fans alike with his upper-90s fastball and mid-90s splitter, but outings like this could quickly lose […]

Nick Pivetta Has Another Strong Outing

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta looked good again in Monday's start, throwing four innings of one-run ball while striking out four and walking just one. Pivetta has been sharp from his very first pitch this spring, as evidence by his 8:1 K:BB ratio. With Matt Andriese struggling and prospect Tanner Houck pitching in relief, […]

Michael Chavis Homers Again

Boston Red Sox utilityman Michael Chavis hit his fourth home run of the spring on Monday, continuing to make a strong impression as he fights for a roster spot. Chavis is coming off a down 2020 in which he dealt with injuries and posted just a 69 OPS+. Chavis has been very vocal about his […]

Jay Groome Makes Spring Debut In Relief

Former Boston Red Sox first-round pick Jay Groome made his spring debut on Saturday, throwing a scoreless inning in relief against the Braves. Groome was the 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft, but he has struggled with injuries throughout his minor league career, throwing just eight innings since 2017. Still just 22, the door […]

Xander Bogaerts Continues To Feel Good After Weekend Debut

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) reiterated the claim that he will be ready for Opening Day, saying he felt good after his spring training debut on Friday and Saturday. Serving as the designated hitter in both games, Bogaerts went 0-2 on Friday but hit an RBI double against star rookie Ian Anderson on Saturday. […]

Jeter Downs Leaves Game With Injury

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Jeter Downs left Sunday's game with what is being described as a left side injury. Downs, the Red Sox's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, incurred the injury while diving for a ball at shortstop. He will undergo more tests in the coming days, but this could be a huge blow […]

J.D. Martinez: Bounce-Back or Fantasy Bust?

It's easy to forget that just three short years ago, J.D Martinez was considered the best hitter in baseball. He slashed an incredible .330/.402/.629 with 43 home runs and 130 RBI, taking home the AL Hank Aaron Award. Martinez followed up that season with a very solid 2019, but his production completely fell off in […]