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  • Returns from IL
    The Red Sox reinstated Refsnyder (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: 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. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Goes on 7-day IL
    Boston placed O'Neill on the 7-day concussion injured list Thursday.

    Advice: O'Neill reportedly cleared concussion protocol after colliding with teammate Rafael Devers in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians, so he either had symptoms pop up recently or the Red Sox are just placing him on the 7-day injured list to heal up from a laceration on his forehead. He will be eligible to return from the IL next Tuesday. Rob Refsnyder (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to take O'Neill's spot on the 26-man active roster. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    Tyler O'NeillBOS - OF
    10:35 am vs CLE
    New Player Note
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  • Red Sox activate Rob Refsnyder from 10-day IL
    Red Sox activated Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: Refsnyder will join the Red Sox after starting the regular season on the injured list. The plan was for the 33-year-old to get reps at first base, but now that the team placed Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day IL, Refsnyder will likely play his primary position in the outfield. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
     
  • Red Sox place Tyler O’Neill on 7-day IL
    Red Sox placed Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to April 16, with a concussion.

    Advice: Despite O’Neill clearing concussion tests, the 28-year-old still needs to get back into baseball activities before he can return to action. He’ll be sidelined for at least the next weeks while he recovers from a nasty collision with Rafael Devers during Monday’s game against the Guardians. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
    Tyler O'NeillBOS - OF
    10:35 am vs CLE
    New Player Note
    IL7
     
  • Steals two bags in Wednesday's win
    Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

    Advice: The 23-year-old stole a career-high nine bases last year, and Garcia's already 3-for-3 on the basepaths to begin 2024. After looking like his starting job at second base might be in jeopardy this spring, Garcia's come out of the gate slashing .294/.321/.490 through 16 games with seven doubles, a homer, four runs and eight RBI. He's also been working his way into a better spot in the batting order against right-handers, and he hit cleanup Wednesday. If he stays in the heart of the lineup, Garcia's counting-stat production should pick up. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
     
  • Royals option Nick Loftin to Triple-A
    Royals optioned INF Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha.

    Advice: Loftin did a nice job filling in for Michael Massey by going 8-for-29 (.276 AVG) with six RBI and only five strike outs. The 25-year-old could have another opportunity if there is another injury to Kansas City’s infield. The Royals didn’t announce it, but with this move, it’s more likely than not that Michael Massey will return from the injured list and start his season against the Orioles this weekend. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
     
  • Expected back Friday
    Massey (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Anne Rogers reports.

    Advice: Nick Loftin was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday and Massey is expected to be activated in a corresponding move ahead of the Royals' weekend series against the Orioles. Massey has been out all season with a lower-back injury but slashed .382/.417/.706 with two home runs in eight rehab games between Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The 26-year-old should share playing time at second base with Adam Frazier once activated. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
     
  • Smacks fifth homer
    Abrams went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

    Advice: He drove the second big-league pitch of Landon Knack's career over the fence in right-center field, giving the Nats all the offense they would need as Jake irvin and the bullpen combined for a shutout. Abrams launched a career-high 18 homers in 2023 but he's well ahead of that pace to begin this season, slashing .295/.358/.656 with five home runs, three steals, 10 runs and 11 RBI in 15 games. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
     
  • Sent to Triple-A
    The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

    Advice: The transaction likely clears the way for infielder Michael Massey (back) to be activated from the 10-day injured list, but the Royals will wait until shortly before Friday's game against the Orioles before announcing a corresponding move. Loftin has slashed .276/.371/.276 over 13 games in a part-time role for Kansas City this season. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago