Kevin Plawecki hit a three-run homer off Ray in the first, Xander Bogaerts had a two-run blast for his team-leading 10th, and Bobby Dalbec and Jose Peraza also went deep for the Red Sox, who have dropped six of eight. A day after Boston hit five homers in a walk-off win, Plawecki drove Ray's high fastball into the batter's eye for his first of the season. Tellez crushed his eighth off a back wall next to the bleachers and Joseph's first landed in the Green Monster seats. ... Walker also said rookie RHP Nate Pearson (10-day IL, elbow tightness) threw a bullpen Saturday and is expected back soon. "He's a little beat up from the diving and sliding.". Red Sox News: Tanner Houck pitching in to support adoption, Red Sox: Shortened season could cost Christian Vazquez in option year, Two Red Sox almost Rookies of the Year – Bobby Dalbec, Tanner Houck, Players Red Sox should welcome back for 2021 season, Red Sox: Chris Mazza gives up longest home run of 2020 to Ronald Acuna Jr, Red Sox starting rotation showing September resurgence, Red Sox: Key to Nick Pivetta’s success is commanding all four pitches, Red Sox: J.D. Chavis is getting time in the outfield a position that has developed a sudden need with the absence of Andrew Benintendi and the trade of Kevin Pillar. I’m a big fan of platoons such as these and believe you can squeeze a higher level of production out of players by playing to their strengths. Ray, who was acquired in a deadline-day trade with Arizona, gave up four runs on six hits in four innings. "He's fine," manager Ron Roenicke said. Brandon Phillips 2018 NUMBER 1. "We know we have a big series against the Yankees and they're coming in.". "When you're scuffling, you try to pick on the corners, and then it usually doesn't go that well.". Blue Jays: LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (3-1, 2.51 ERA) is set to face New York RHP Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 5.76). Josh Ockimey isn’t a top prospect with All-Star level hype or anything close to that, really, and is likely blocked at his position when Triston Casas is fully developed. This seems to come down to Downs and with a team that may lead MLB in losses Downs should get a look, but with Arroyo hitting that look may be in the spring of 2021. He struck out five and walked three. Find out the latest on your favorite MLB players on CBSSports.com. See also: Red Sox All-Time Roster All-Time Opening Day Lineups Red Sox Spring Training Rosters: NUMBER 0.
Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Biggio then drove reliever Robinson Leyer's pitch off the left-field wall over Peraza's mistimed leap for his double, making it 7-4. During the Red Sox’s 2018 championship run, the duo of Steve Pearce and Mitch Moreland proved to be huge, providing big-time production during the postseason. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Plain and simple, he can’t hit left-handed pitching. Bill Sweeney 1931 Al VanCamp 1932 Ed Gallagher 1932 Rabbit Warstler 1933 Max … Based on the conga line of misses at second I would certainly hold off on anointing Arroyo. I’ve been a big Josh Ockimey fan for a number of years now, and I won’t be stopping anytime soon. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images). The Blue Jays erased a 4-1 deficit with their big fifth against reliever Matt Hall (0-2), who was recalled from the alternate training site before the game. It was a bad year, but there’s hope moving forward. The issue now is who will be at second? And because of all that, I’m hoping to see him utilized in a Mitch Moreland-type role when 2021 rolls around. In baseball terminology, a utility infielder has a subtext meaning the player is simply not good enough to corral a regular position. Red Sox Finally Beat Yankees To Snap 12-Game Skid Vs Rivals By KEN POWTAK Associated Press September 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm Filed Under: Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. In 2019, it was the usual box of chocolates with Chris Owings being a disaster, Eduardo Nunez sent packing, Michael Chavis blasting his way into contention before the combination of slump and injury took over, and Brock Holt playing the bulk of the games. In Pedroia’s absence, many have tried and apparently many have failed. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number … Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The Pearce/Moreland duo turned into Michael Chavis/Moreland last year and for some of this year, and proved to be similarly productive. Than never to be overlooked is the free-agent market and what stands above all others is DJ LeMahieu, but after that, it becomes the usual mix of questionable talent for questionable money.
Lin has that very good glove and as far as hitting he has a very good glove. Cavan Biggio's two-run double capped a six-run fifth inning, Rowdy Tellez and Caleb Joseph homered and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 10-8 on Sunday. I am beginning to just go all-in on Downs and hedging it with Arroyo. Note: New players are not added to this list until they appear in a Major League game for the Red Sox. He struck out five and walked three. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: Jeter Downs #20 of the Boston Red Sox at bat against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 07, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. They have won eight of 12 overall. There is, obviously, still a long way to go. Retired May 21, 1988, for Hall-of-Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr. Your privacy is safe with us. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Boston Red Sox and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. I’d like to see him get his chance in the big leagues. Munoz seems like a hitter and the Red Sox had a bit of good fortune when Munoz went AWOL from his previous employers and Boston picked him up.
In baseball terminology, a utility infielder has a subtext meaning the player is simply not good enough to corral a regular position. "It's a lot of fun to watch a lot of young guys that can swing the bat. Red Sox: Utility player Yairo Munoz left the game with a strained right hip after running out his first-inning single. ... OF Alex Verdugo had the day off until pinch-hitting in the eighth. With the Red Sox, it is not the flavor of the month but the flavor of the day or maybe two days and that is Arroyo. I just cannot see Chaim Bloom dipping into the free-agent market. The great hope is at age 25, Arroyo has suddenly had a eureka moment and will nail down second base. In his four full seasons in the minors, his OPS against lefties topped .600 just once. But Arauz’s early numbers are not promising as far as defensive prowess at second, but it flips when he plays short. "That first inning was a little tough," Ray said. Ockimey has one of those beautiful lefty swings and has used it to mash right-handed pitching all throughout his career in the minors. Jackie Bradley Jr. may or may not return so Chavis – surprisingly competent at second will remain in contention, but a just my opinion he gets the nod only by default. The game lasted 4 hours, 23 minutes, caused in large part by Boston's pitchers issuing nine walks. "Watching this team, they can hit," pitcher Robbie Ray said after his first start with the Blue Jays. Toronto, second in the AL East, begins a three-game series on Monday night at its temporary Buffalo home against the third-place Yankees. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Making his first start for the Blue Jays since being acquired in a deadline-day trade from Arizona, the 28-year-old Ray gave up four runs on six hits in four innings. Blue Jays: Pitching coach Pete Walker said before the game that RHP Matt Shoemaker (10-day injured list, right shoulder inflammation) was "coming along quicker than expected." Shoemaker expects to start throwing off a mound in the next few days.