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  • 16-11-3 3rd Place
    • Goes 4.1 scoreless
      Verlander didn't factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings against the Cubs.

      Advice: Verlander couldn't complete five innings Thursday, getting pulled after 95 pitches. His inefficiency and lack of control led to four walks, but he kept each baserunner from reaching home plate. Through two starts Verlander owns a 1.74 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 10.1 innings. A matchup with the Guardians likely awaits next week. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:56 pm
       
    • Heating up at plate
      Devers went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Cleveland.

      Advice: Devers produced a second consecutive three-hit effort after missing five games with a knee injury. He's gone 6-for-9 with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored in his two games back. The downtime appears to have given the balky shoulder he was dealing with during Boston's homestand last week time to heal, but Devers has yet to resume playing third base. According to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, manager Alex Cora said prior to Thursday's game that Devers is likely to remain the Red Sox's designated hitter through Friday before potentially returning to action at third base Saturday versus the Cubs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:29 pm
       
    • Justin Verlander fires 4 1/3 scoreless vs. Cubs
      Justin Verlander didn’t give up a run over 4 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts in a no-decision against the Cubs on Thursday.

      Advice: Verlander allowed just three hits, but the seven punchouts along with four walks worked the pitch count up enough for him to not qualify for a decision. The right-hander gave up just one extra-base hit — a double by Nico Hoerner — and while he did have some control issues, the stuff looked solid in his second start of 2024. Verlander is back on the bump next week against the Guardians. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:09 pm
       
    • Resting Thursday
      Heim is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

      Advice: Heim looks to be receiving some routine maintenance as the Rangers and Mariners wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Andrew Knizner will get the starting nod behind the plate. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:52 am
       
    • Likely back at third base Saturday
      Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Devers (knee) isn't comfortable enough yet to play third base but will likely return to the position Saturday versus the Cubs, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

      Advice: The good news is Devers is well enough to hit, as he'll be the club's designated hitter again Thursday after homering from the spot in his return to the lineup Wednesday. The Cubs are starting left-hander Shota Imanaga on Friday, so it's possible the lefty-hitting Devers will rest that day before returning to third base Saturday. With Devers (twice) and Tyler O'Neill (once) occupying the DH spot the last three days, Masataka Yoshida has been on the bench. However, it sounds like Yoshida should be back in there soon enough. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:31 am
       
    • Breaks home run drought
      Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

      Advice: After going yard in back-to-back games to open up 2024, Springer had been chasing his third home run for 21 games. He finally snapped the streak Wednesday, tagging Angel Zerpa for a solo homer in the fifth inning. The outfielder is slashing .232/.324/.358 with five RBI and 11 runs scored in 108 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:06 pm
       
    • Tallies sixth save
      McArthur earned the save Wednesday against Toronto, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts over a scoreless inning.

      Advice: McArthur converted on his sixth consecutive save chance, keeping the Blue Jays off the scoreboard after entering the game with the Royals ahead by one run. He's rebounded from a rocky start to 2024 and hasn't allowed a run since April 3 (eight appearances), with 11 strikeouts over 9.2 innings in that stretch. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:54 pm
       
    • George Springer homers in loss to Royals
      George Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double on Wednesday against the Royals.

      Advice: Both of Springer’s hits on Wednesday against the Royals went for extra bases. He doubled in the third inning, then took Angel Zerpa deep for a solo homer in the fifth. The 34-year-old outfielder is hitting .232/.324/.358 with three homers, 11 runs scored, and three steals across 108 plate appearances. Rotoworld Wednesday, 7:34 pm
       
    • James McArthur locks down sixth save on Wednesday
      James McArthur struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning to lock down the save against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

      Advice: McArthur continues to impress on the mound since taking over as the Royals closer. Protecting a one-run lead in the ninth, he worked around a hit, striking out two for his sixth save of the season. The 27-year-old right-hander appears poised to break out as a full-time closer in Kansas City. Rotoworld Wednesday, 7:33 pm