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  • Smacks homer Wednesday
    Renfroe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-2 win over the White Sox in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

    Advice: Renfroe went 0-for-3 with one RBI in the nightcap as well. The veteran outfielder is still holding onto a starting role in right field, but he's struggling at the plate in 2024. Renfroe is batting .176 with two homers, eight RBI, six runs scored and two doubles over 56 plate appearances. Nelson Velazquez has occasionally moved from designated hitter to right when Renfroe rests, and Adam Frazier could be an option there as well once Michael Massey (back) is activated from the injured list. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Picks up third steal
    Cowser went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Twins.

    Advice: Cowser's power has come back down with no home runs over his last three games, but he's still hitting well, going 3-for-11 in that span. The outfielder is slashing .400/.429/.800 with four homers, three steals, 15 RBI, eight runs scored and six doubles over 49 plate appearances. Cowser's continued success will likely mean that Austin Hays remains in a bench role, though manager Brandon Hyde has had no trouble resting his other outfielders to keep Cowser in the lineup so far. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Goes deep Wednesday
    Santander went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Twins.

    Advice: Santander has gone 3-for-18 over his last five contests. That's not a great stretch, but so far, he's in little danger of losing playing time as manager Brandon Hyde gets creative to keep Colton Cowser in the lineup. Santander is batting .203 with four homers, 15 RBI, nine runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases through 74 plate appearances as the Orioles' primary right fielder. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
     
  • 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 50 minutes ago
     
  • Goes on 7-day IL
    Boston placed O'Neill on the 7-day concussion injured list Thursday.

    Advice: O'Neill collided with teammate Rafael Devers in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians, and while he cleared initial concussion protocol, he's now been diagnosed with a mild concussion, per Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican. O'Neill also required stitches for 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 53 minutes ago
    Tyler O'NeillBOS - LF,CF,RF
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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 Today, 9:38 am
     
  • 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 Today, 9:38 am
    Tyler O'NeillBOS - LF,CF,RF
    Top 1, 0-0 vs CLE
    New Player Note
    IL7
     
  • Goes yard for first time in 2024
    Bader went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

    Advice: His sixth-inning shot down the left-field line helped break the game open for the Mets. It was Bader's first homer with the club, and after a slow start at the plate to 2024, the 29-year-old has come alive by batting .385 (10-for-26) over his last seven games. The surge has lifted his slash line to .288/.327/.365 with three steals, five RBI and eight runs on the season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:01 am
     
  • Belts third homer
    Marte went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

    Advice: The veteran outfielder took Bailey Falter deep in the third inning to get the Mets on the board. Marte has been healthy to begin the season and appears to be back in 20-20 form, slashing .267/.321/.413 through 18 games with three homers, three steals, six RBI and 12 runs. Rotowire.com Today, 8:57 am