Devers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in a 2-1 win against Houston on Tuesday.
Returning from a 10-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Devers was responsible for both of Boston's runs with an RBI double in the fourth inning and what proved to be the game-winning solo home run in sixth. The 25-year-old slashed .300/.327/.660 across 13 July games and was able to carry over that performance to his first August contest. Through 88 games this season, Devers is slashing .326/.380/.612 with 23 home runs, 63 runs and 57 RBI.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Reinstated Tuesday, as expected
Rotowire
Devers (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since July 23, and he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Devers hit .300/.327/.660 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 13 games during July before going down with the injury. The Red Sox have yet to release their official lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Houston, but he'll presumably be in the starting nine.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Expected back Tuesday
Rotowire
Devers (hamstring) is expected to return to action Tuesday against the Astros, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Devers landed on the injured list in late July, and it appears he will not miss more than the minimum 10 days he was required to sit out.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Takes part in field work
Rotowire
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Devers (hamstring) is on pace to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
After being deactivated last weekend due to right hamstring inflammation, Devers was cleared to take swings in the batting cage a few days later. Perhaps more significantly, Cora relayed that Devers fielded grounders Thursday, which suggests the hamstring issue doesn't hamper him when he plays third base. So long as Devers can run the bases without any discomfort in the next few days, he looks as though he'll be ready to check back into Boston's lineup Tuesday.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Hits in batting cage
Rotowire
Devers (hamstring) took some swings in the batting cage at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Devers didn't appear to be hindered at the plate by his inflamed right hamstring, but his ability to run the bases and move laterally at third base will offer better gauges of his health once he's cleared for full baseball activities. The 25-year-old All-Star is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Tuesday in Houston.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: To IL with inflamed hamstring
Rotowire
Devers was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right hamstring inflammation, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
He apparently tweaked his hamstring Friday and it's serious enough that the Red Sox didn't waste any time and put him on the IL the next day. Franchy Cordero and Bobby Dalbec should play pretty regularly while Devers is sidelined.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Managing right hamstring injury
Rotowire
Devers isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays due to right hamstring tightness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Devers tweaked his hamstring during Friday's blowout loss to Toronto, and manager Alex Cora said that it's possible that the third baseman will require a trip to the injured list. Bobby Dalbec, Jeter Downs and Yolmer Sanchez would likely see additional playing time if Devers is ultimately placed on the IL.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Riding pine Saturday
Rotowire
Devers isn't starting Saturday against Toronto, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Devers started Friday against the Blue Jays and went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout. He'll get a breather while Jeter Downs starts at the hot corner with Yolmer Sanchez taking over at second base.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Provides lone offense in loss
Rotowire
Devers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 14-1 loss to the Yankees.
Devers gave Boston a 1-0 lead two batters into the game, but that was the extent of the Red Sox's opposition. Xander Bogaerts followed with a single, then the lineup didn't get another hit until Kevin Plawecki's double in the ninth inning. Devers, an All-Star starter at third base, has launched a home run in three straight games and leads the team with 22.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Swats solo homer
Rotowire
Devers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Rays.
Devers plated the game's first run with his solo shot to right field in the fourth inning. The blast was his 20th of the campaign, tied for eighth-most in the American League. Devers has been one of fantasy's top third basemen with a .327/.383/.595 slash line, 52 RBI and two steals in addition to the big homer total.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Singles in return
Rotowire
Devers (back) went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 loss Tuesday in Tampa Bay.
After sitting out the last three games with a back injury, Devers hit third and served as the designated hitter for Boston. He singled in the sixth off Corey Kluber but was left stranded. The 25-year-old will be an All-Star for the second straight year and is having arguably the best season of his career. He leads the American League in hits and is second in runs scored, total bases, batting average and OPS among qualified batters.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Back in lineup as DH
Rotowire
Devers (back) is batting third as the designated hitter Tuesday in Tampa Bay, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
As expected, Devers is back in the lineup, but manager Alex Cora is being cautious and keeping his best player away from third base. Devers figures to return to full capacity sometime in the next few days, barring any setbacks.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Returns to third base
Rotowire
Devers will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
After missing three straight games due to back discomfort, Devers checked back into the lineup Tuesday at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Boston's 3-2 loss. Though manager Alex Cora previously expressed some hesitation about using Devers at third base on the turf at Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field, the 25-year-old's inclusion in the lineup at the hot corner suggests he's feeling good following his return to action a day ago.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Tuesday return expected
Rotowire
Devers (back) is expected to return to the Boston lineup for Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Devers missed a third consecutive game Monday due to back discomfort. Boston manager Alex Cora is not sure if Devers will start back-to-back days during the current series against Tampa Bay due to the turf at Tropicana Field.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Remains out Monday
Rotowire
Devers (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
The Red Sox are continuing to take a day-by-day approach with Devers, who will be on the bench for a third straight game while he contends with a sore lower back. Per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, manager Alex Cora mentioned over the weekend that he plans to be careful with Devers' usage on the Tropicana Field turf during the four-game series with Tampa Bay, so if the 25-year-old returns to the lineup in the next few days, it may be as a designated hitter.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Out through weekend series
Rotowire
Devers (back) isn't expected to hit the injured list but won't play until at least Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Devers left Friday's game against the Yankees and won't take part in the final two games of the series. Bobby Dalbec will be the third baseman Saturday and could be called on again Sunday, but Devers should have the chance to return for another key divisional matchup Monday against the Rays.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Dealing with low back pain
Rotowire
Devers exited Friday's game against the Yankees due to low back pain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Devera appeared to tweak his back injury during an at-bat in the bottom of the fourth inning, and he was replaced defensively for the top of the fifth. He was sidelined for two games earlier in the week due to a combination of hamstring and back tightness, but it's unclear whether his current injury will impact his availability any further.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Exits Friday's game
Rotowire
Devers was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees in the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent lower-back injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Devers struck out in the bottom of the fourth inning and appeared to be wincing and grabbing his lower back in the dugout prior to being replaced defensively for the top of the fifth. He missed two games earlier this week due to back tightness, but it's not yet clear whether his current injury will force him to miss additional time.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Won't play Saturday
Rotowire
Devers (back) won't play Saturday against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Devers tweaked his back while hitting the railing on a foul ball Friday and was ultimately removed from the game in the top of the fifth inning. However, the right-hander is considered day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.
... See More... See Less
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Goes yard twice
Rotowire
Devers went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and five RBI on Thursday against the Yankees.
Devers returned to the lineup after a two-game absence caused by minor back and hamstring injuries. He didn't show any signs of discomfort or rust, as he took Gerrit Cole yard twice to bring his homer total on the season to 19. Overall, Devers is hitting .330/.387/.598 across 351 plate appearances on the campaign.
