Rafaela went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees. Rafaela has multiple hits in four of the last five games, including three hits in each of the last two contests. The steal was his first since June 1, though he's up to nine thefts on 14 attempts this year. The 23-year-old is up to a .238/.264/.383 slash line through 263 plate appearances this season, though his performance in June has seen him trend upward in everything but power.
Heavy on Red Sox
Latest Red Sox News Alerts
Rafaela went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees. Rafaela has multiple hits in four of the last five games, including three hits in each of the last two contests. The steal was his first since June 1, though he's up to nine thefts on 14 attempts this year. The 23-year-old is up to a .238/.264/.383 slash line through 263 plate appearances this season, though his performance in June has seen him trend upward in everything but power.
Duran went 2-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and one run scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees. Duran extended his hitting streak to seven games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-29 (.414) with five extra-base hits. The outfielder has added six steals over his last nine contests as he continues to provide speed atop the order for a Red Sox team that has little hesitation to run. Duran is up to 17 thefts in 20 attempts while slashing .278/.348/.468 with five home runs, 31 RBI and 48 runs scored across 72 games this season.
Hamilton went 2-for-4 with one walk, one RBI, four stolen bases and three runs scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees. Hamilton led the charge as the Red Sox set a franchise record with nine steals in the contest. The speedy infielder has had great success on the basepaths lately, picking up nine steals over his last nine games. He's up to a .288/.340/.446 slash line with 18 thefts, four home runs, 12 RBI, 25 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple over 150 plate appearances this season.
Crawford (3-6) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine over six innings to earn the win Sunday over the Yankees. Crawford had given up at least four runs in five of his last six starts, but he was able to turn in a strong performance Sunday. He allowed solo home runs to Aaron Judge and Jose Trevino, but Crawford's nine strikeouts were a season high, and he snapped a four-start losing streak. The right-hander is at a 3.54 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 88:26 K:BB through 86.1 innings over 15 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start on the road in Cincinnati.
Gonzalez (hamstring) will travel with the Red Sox to Toronto for their upcoming three-game series with the Blue Jays and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday or Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Gonzalez completed his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Worcester with a four-hit performance, and he went 6-for-10 overall while playing three of the past four days. Once activated, Gonzalez will likely supplant Jamie Westbrook as the short-side platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Enmanuel Valdez at second base.
The Red Sox are expected to activate Martin (anxiety) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list June 5 after informing the Red Sox that he had been dealing with anxiety, but the right-hander looks to be tracking toward a quick return to the active roster. He began a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, tossing a scoreless frame. That outing looks like Martin will be all he needs to get the green light to rejoin the Red Sox, as he's set to make the trip with the team to Toronto ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Blue Jays. He'll rest Monday and should be activated prior to Tuesday's game.
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. O'Neill will get a breather after he went 5-for-18 with a home run and a double while starting each of the last four games following his return from a a three-game absence due to right knee inflammation. Rob Refsnyder will spell O'Neill in right field.
Rafaela went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Yankees. This was Rafaela's third multi-hit effort over his last four games. He's gone eight contests without an RBI, though he also has just two extra-base hits in that span. The 23-year-old continues to trend in the right direction -- his .230 batting average is the highest mark he's achieved since April 7. He's added a .634 OPS, seven home runs, eight stolen bases, 37 RBI and 33 runs scored through 70 games.
Unlock the latest Boston Red Sox news — direct to your inbox.
More From Heavy on Red Sox
-
Red Sox Named Potential Fit for Left-handed Ace
The White Sox will need an overwhelming deal to trade Garrett Crochet, but the Red Sox might have the pieces to make it happen.
-
Red Sox Seek Starting Pitching, Shortstop Solution Ahead of Trade Deadline
-
Red Sox Owner John Henry Talks Fans’ Expectations, Comments on Potential Sale
-
Red Sox $90 Million Hitter Labeled ‘Untradeable’ by Ex-MLB GM
-
Red Sox Closer Kenley Jansen Responds to Trade Rumors
-
Red Sox Ruling Out Return for $23 Million Bullpen Duo, per Columnist
The Boston Red Sox are not planning to re-sign Kenley Jansen or Chris Martin, per a new report, making them likely trade chips.
-
Red Sox Trade Away Infielder to Braves 1 Week After Team Debut
-
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran on Pace to Break MLB Divisional Era Record
-
Red Sox Projected to Add .379 Hitter With ‘Truly Special Bat’
-
Red Sox Set to Face Former Ace Chris Sale in Upcoming Series Finale in Atlanta
-
Red Sox Trade for Versatile 28-Year-Old Mets Infielder
The Boston Red Sox have traded for infielder Zack Short from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
-
Red Sox Sign Former Nats, Mets Slugger Following Garett Cooper Injury
-
Red Sox Make Pitching Trade for ‘Aggressive’ Lefty Amid Injuries
-
Red Sox Trade for Veteran 1st Baseman From Cubs Amid Triston Casas Injury
-
$32 Million, 4-Time All-Star Would ‘Be Happy to Be Traded’ From Red Sox: Insider
-
Red Sox Discuss Re-Signing Former All-Star They Cut in Spring Training: Report
-
Red Sox Predicted to Trade Star Slugger to Phillies Despite ‘Crazy’ Start
-
Red Sox Make Historic Signing After Hard-Throwing RHP’s Viral Video
-
Top Red Sox 1B Replacements After Triston Casas Injury
-
Red Sox Not Budging Despite Calls to Add Top Prospect
Red Sox plans for a solid defensive season with Trevor Story at shortstop are already kaput. Could top prospect Marcelo Mayer rescue things?
-
Red Sox Pull Off Trade for 28-Year-Old Cuban Defector Returning From Surgery
-
Red Sox Named Potential Trade Fit for 2-Time All-Star to Fill Shortstop Gap
-
Red Sox Receive Disappointing Rafael Devers Injury Update
-
Red Sox Could Trade $32 Million All-Star Back to Former Team
-
Red Sox Gold Glover, Home Run Leader Listed as Trade Candidate
After coming out of the gates hot, the Boston Red Red Sox have plateaued, sitting just one game above .500 despite Tyler O'Neill's AL MVP campaign.
-
Red Sox Predicted to Let $7.5 Million Starter Hit Free Agency
-
Red Sox Floated as Trade Destination for Projected $132 Million Slugger
-
Red Sox Gold Glove, $5 Million Slugger Being Predicted to Win AL MVP
-
Red Sox’s Surging Former MVP Candidate Tabbed Among Top ‘Trade Chips’
-
Red Sox Named As Trade Fit for $28 Million Shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim has been named a potential fit for the Boston Red Sox via tade after the injury to Trevor Story.