Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Fri 5/10/24 3:44 PM

Refsnyder (hamstring) is batting second and is the Red Sox's designated hitter Friday against the Nationals, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder exited Sunday's game against the Twins with left hamstring soreness and missed the ensuing series against Atlanta. However, Refsnyder now seems to be over the injury and will be back in action for Friday's contest.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Sun 5/5/24 4:27 PM

Refsnyder was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins with left hamstring tightness, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder started in left field and went 1-for-2 with an RBI prior to exiting the contest. He'll have Monday's team off day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Thu 4/25/24 9:49 PM

Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder is raking during a five-game hit streak, going 9-for-20 with extra-base hits in all five contests. The plan was for him to play against left-handers, but injuries to key players have led to four of his five starts against right-handers, against whom he's 7-for-16 with five extra-base hits.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Wed 4/24/24 2:53 PM

Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder had started in right field in each of the previous four games, going 7-for-15 with one home run, four doubles, four runs, three RBI and one stolen base. Though his opportunities to start against right-handed pitching may become more scarce with Rafael Devers (knee) making his return from a one-week absence Wednesday, Refsnyder should still have the opportunity to play regularly versus southpaws.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Mon 4/22/24 9:25 AM

Refsnyder went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder, who has appeared in all four games since being activated off the injured list, has hit safely in three straight as a starter, going 4-for-12 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base. With Tyler O'Neill (concussion) due to return Tuesday, Refsnyder's starts in the outfield will dry up, but he could be used to help fill the void at first base following Triston Casas (ribs) landing on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Red Sox fear the injury could result in a significant absence, and Refsnyder could be an option there along with Pablo Reyes (.174 average) and Bobby Dalbec (.033). At the very least, Refsnyder will likely be in the lineup anytime Boston faces a left-handed starter.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Sat 4/20/24 9:41 AM

Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
He launched a Quinn Priester changeup over the fence in right-center field in the fifth inning to chase the Bucs right-hander from the game. Refsnyder got the nod in right field and hit third Friday in his first start since making his 2024 debut, and while most of his playing time this season will come against southpaws, injuries to Tyler O'Neill (concussion) and others could make him a lineup regular in the short term.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Fri 4/19/24 10:12 AM

Refsnyder entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder pinch hit for second baseman Enmanuel Valdez and stayed in the game to play left field. It was the season debut for Refsnyder, who opened the year on the 10-day injured list due to a toe injury. He was activated to take the roster spot of Tyler O'Neill, who landed on the 7-day concussion list. Refsnyder will likely be in the starting nine whenever the Red Sox face a left-hander.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Thu 4/18/24 12:48 PM

The Red Sox reinstated Refsnyder (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Wed 4/17/24 4:17 PM

Refsnyder (toe) will play at least one more full rehab game with Triple-A Worcester before being activated from the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder noted that his fractured left pinky toe still isn't fully healed and he will just have to play through some pain. He also revealed that he's been told his main role upon his return will be a late-inning pinch-hitter or defensive replacement.

Rob Refsnyder
OF BOS
Mon 4/15/24 10:52 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Refsnyder (toe) will play some first base upon his return from the injured list, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder has some experience at the position, although he hasn't played there since joining the Red Sox in 2022. With the Red Sox' outfield pretty crowded, Refsnyder will be re-introduced to first base, where he could see occasional action versus lefties. Refsnyder is on a rehab assignment while working his way back from a fractured left pinky toe and could be activated before long.