Red Sox's John Schreiber: Let down by defense, blows save
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Schreiber allowed one run on two hits over one inning and blew the save in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Toronto.
For Boston's first save opportunity since closer Kenley Jansen (illness) landed on the COVID-19-related injured list, Red Sox manager Alex Cora brought in Schreiber to close. The right-hander should have survived with a save, but center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela misplayed a Daulton Varsho liner, turning a potential game-ending out into a triple, which plated the tying run. Schreiber entered the game following Chris Martin, who is also in the mix for saves while Jansen works his way back.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Opening Saturday's contest
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Schreiber will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Chris Murphy, who last pitched Sunday against the Giants and covered 3.1 innings, will likely serve as a bulk reliever behind Schreiber, who will likely work only an inning or two. The Red Sox have now deployed Schreiber as an opener for two of his five appearances since he returned from the 60-day injured list last week.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Activated, serving as opener
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The Red Sox activated Schreiber (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
In what will be his first appearance for Boston since May 15, Schreiber will serve as the team's opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Schreiber is unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to Nick Pivetta, who is expected to serve as the team's primary pitcher out of the bullpen.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Closing in on return
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Schreiber (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday versus the Mets or next Tuesday against Atlanta, MLB.com reports.
Schreiber has made four rehab appearances with Triple-A Worcester and is expected to pitch in back-to-back games Wednesday and Thursday. That could be his final test before he rejoins the Red Sox bullpen. Schreiber has been sidelined since mid-May with a right shoulder strain.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Beginning assignment over weekend
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Manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Schreiber (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
If all goes according to plan, Schreiber will be back to begin Boston's upcoming series with the Mets on July 21. The 29-year-old reliever has been on the shelf since May 15 with a right shoulder strain, and he put up a 2.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 17 innings before getting injured.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Closing in on rehab assignment
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Schreiber (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Schreiber completed a live batting practice session with no issues Tuesday and appears poised to test things out in game action soon. The reliever could be back when first eligible July 16 after missing the last seven weeks with a shoulder injury.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Throws bullpen session
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Schreiber (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Schreiber can't return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break, but he should be ready around the time he's first eligible if all continues to go well with his throwing progression. He's been sidelined since mid-May because of a right teres major strain.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Shifted to 60-day IL
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The Red Sox transferred Schreiber (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Schreiber initially landed on the injured list May 16 with a right teres major sprain. His transfer ensures he will remain out until after the All-Star break and creates room for Tayler Scott, who was acquired in a trade with the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Placed on 15-day IL
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Schreiber was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Tuesday with a right teres major strain, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Schreiber suffered the injury during an appearance Monday versus the Mariners. It's not clear how severe the strain is, but even in a best-case scenario it's often the type of injury which leads to longer than a minimum stay on the IL.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Dealing with lat injury
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Schreiber left Monday's game against the Mariners with right lat tightness, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
Schreiber is likely headed for further testing after being removed from Monday's contest. Manager Alex Cora stated after the contest that the right-hander is likely headed to the 15-day injured list, though no official move has been made just yet.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Leaves game with trainer
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Schreiber exited Monday's game against the Mariners due to an undisclosed injury, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
The nature of Schreiber's injury has yet to be revealed, but he appeared to clenching his right fist, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Secures win Tuesday
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Schreiber (1-0) got the win Tuesday against the Twins, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over an inning of work.
Schreiber entered to pitch the 10th and loaded the bases after two batters. He allowed a run to score on a sacrifice fly before a second crossed the plate on a groundout to the shortstop. He was bailed out with a win after the Red Sox scored three in the bottom of the inning to walk off with a win. Schreiber had put together five scoreless outings before Tuesday and now sits at a 2.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB over nine innings.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Makes third appearance
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Schreiber allowed one run on three hits and one walk over one inning during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.
Boston manager Alex Cora surprisingly removed starter Corey Kluber after five innings and 67 pitches, turning the game over to a bullpen that's been good early in the season. Schreiber allowed a couple of quick hits, before the Red Sox were caught off guard by a safety-squeeze bunt single that produced the first run off the reliever in three outings. Schreiber, who posted a 2.22 ERA last season, is a key piece of the bridge to closer Kenley Jansen.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Earns eighth save
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Schreiber picked up the save Tuesday in Cincinnati, tossing two-thirds of an inning in a 5-3 win.
Schreiber entered the game in the ninth inning with one out and the bases loaded and Boston leading 5-2. He allowed a sacrifice fly and then induced a groundout to end the game. It was his eighth save of the season and third in September. The 28-year-old has not allowed an earned run in his last 12 outings, allowing just seven baserunners in 11 innings during that span.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Records seventh save
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Schreiber earned the save Sunday, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning in a 5-2 win over Texas.
Schreiber ran the count full on two of the three hitters he faced but closed the door on Texas without anyone reaching base. It was his seventh save on the season and third since Aug. 27. Boston may not have a set closer at the moment but Schreiber and his 2.11 ERA and 0.89 WHIP is certainly someone manager Alex Cora trusts in important situations. The 28-year-old will likely continue to get a fair amount of save opportunities over the final month.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Notches sixth save
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Schreiber picked up the save Saturday against the Rangers. He struck out one over two-thirds of a scoreless inning.
Matt Barnes allowed singles to three of the first four batters he faced to open the ninth, prompting manager Alex Cora to make the switch to Schreiber, who got out of the jam on six pitches. Garrett Whitlock had previously worked the seventh and eighth innings. Schreiber has established himself as a key part of the late-inning mix in Boston (2.15 ERA) and could eventually separate himself from the pack.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Picks up save Saturday
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Schreiber earned the save Saturday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter over a scoreless 1.1 innings in a 5-1 win over the Rays.
Schreiber put the kibosh on a Tampa Bay rally in the eighth inning, coming on with two runners on base and the potential tying run on deck. It was his fifth save, four of which have been converted by getting more than three outs. The Red Sox may have found something in the 28-year-old right-handed reliever, who has a 2.24 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 52.1 innings. He's not expected to take over the closer's role, but Schreiber's in the mix along with Garrett Whitlock, who will likely get most of the opportunities.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Notches two-inning save
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Schreiber earned the save over the Orioles on Thursday, allowing one hit while striking out two batters over two scoreless innings.
Schreiber threw 17 of 25 pitches for strikes in the outing and allowed just one baserunner on an infield single with two outs in the ninth inning. The right-hander picked up his fourth save of the season and his first in over a month. With Tanner Houck (back) on the injured list, Schreiber and Garrett Whitlock figure to be Boston's primary ninth-inning options for the time being.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Bags second save
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Schreiber gave up a hit before recording the final out of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Tigers to record his second save of the season.
Matt Strahm got the call to begin the ninth inning with Boston protecting a two-run lead, but after Jonathan Schoop led off the frame with a solo shot, the lefty wasn't given the chance to earn the save, getting the hook with two outs and right-handed hitters Javier Baez and Miguel Cabrera waiting. Schreiber has reeled off 10 straight scoreless appearances while establishing himself as a high-leverage option for the Red Sox, posting a 1.04 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB through 8.2 innings over that stretch with seven holds, However, he still remains behind Tanner Houck and Strahm in the pecking order for saves.
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Red Sox's John Schreiber: Two-inning save Tuesday
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Schreiber notched a save Tuesday after he pitched two perfect innings, striking out three batters in the 9-4 win over the Braves.
Schreiber entered the game in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Red Sox held a 6-4 lead, striking out one batter before returning the next inning and punching out two more on the way to his first career save. The 28-year-old has pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with a 0.47 WHIP and six strikeouts this season with the Red Sox while alternating between the big-leagues and Triple-A Worcester. His high level of production could lead to more opportunities out of the bullpen moving forward.
