BOBBY DALBEC NEWS

Makes contact when needed Dalbec went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Orioles.

Impact Dalbec's contact issues have been prevalent early in 2021, but he managed to plate a run with a ninth-inning force out. With one out and men at the corners, he hit a grounder to short and beat the double-play throw from second base, allowing Marwin Gonzalez to score from third, sending the game into extra frames. Dalbec is 2-for-21 with nine strikeouts and a contact rate hovering around 50 percent.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in return Dalbec returned to the lineup and went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Dalbec opened the season 0-for-10 with five strikeouts, which resulted in two straight days off before Wednesday's game. The young prospect took some time to work on his mechanics after getting advice from fellow slugger J.D. Martinez, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "We talked [Sunday] about his swing and his hips, and I showed it to him on the video, and it's such a big difference," Martinez said. "He's going to be working on this stuff, what we talked about. All I can do is show him what I see, and hopefully it resonates with him." The veteran's guidance appears to have helped, as Dalbec made contact in all four plate appearances and delivered a pair of singles, including one struck at 100.9 mph.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Bobby Dalbec Not In Red Sox Lineup For Second Straight Game Bobby Dalbec won't be in the Boston Red Sox lineup for a second straight game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Cora explained why Tuesday.

APRIL 6, 2021 • NESN.COM

Sitting again Tuesday Dalbec is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact He rode the pine Monday as well after going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in his first three games. Marwin Gonzalez will start at first base and bat seventh with righty Tyler Glasnow on the hill. Per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal, manager Alex Cora said Dalbec will be in Wednesday's lineup.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Dalbec isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Dalbec went hitless with one walk and five strikeouts in 11 plate appearances to begin the season, and he'll get a day off for the series opener against Tampa Bay. Marwin Gonzalez will step in at first base Monday, batting seventh.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox-Orioles rained out Dalbec and the Red Sox won't play the Orioles on Thursday after their Opening Day game was postponed due to rain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The two teams are now scheduled to play their season opener Friday, which was initially set to be an off day for both sides.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora Confident Bobby Dalbec Will Be Complete Player For Red Sox Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is confident in what first baseman Bobby Dalbec will provide the organization entering the 2021 season.

MARCH 31, 2021 • NESN.COM

Playing in spring finale Dalbec (finger) will start at first base and bat eighth in Tuesday's Grapefruit League against Atlanta, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Dalbec had sat out the past couple of days with a sore right index finger, but his return to the lineup for the Red Sox's spring finale suggests he'll head into Opening Day at full health. The 25-year-old has put together a big spring, slashing .311/.392/.822 with seven home runs and a stolen base across 45 at-bats. While Dalbec at least appears to be locked into a strong-side platoon role at first base, he's expected to bat in the bottom third of the lineup in most games to begin the season.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with finger injury Manager Alex Cora told WEEI radio during Sunday's spring game that Dalbec is sitting out a couple days due to a sore right index finger.

Impact The 25-year-old apparently suffered the injury while fielding a grounder Saturday, but he's expected to retake the field in the final game of spring ball Tuesday. Dalbec is on track to be ready for Opening Day as Boston's starter at first base.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes spring HR lead Dalbec went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's spring game against the Twins.

Impact Dalbec launched his seventh spring home run, which leads both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. That's seven homers in 42 spring at-bats, a better rate than the eight in 80 at-bats he had during 2020. Dalbec, who still qualifies as a rookie in 2021, has also struck out 18 times in 42 at-bats however, continuing the contact issues he had in his big-league debut (42.4 percent strikeout rate in 2020).

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Dalbec keeps mashing; Barnes' role Bobby Dalbec is emerging into a clear candidate for the American League’s Rookie of the Year Award. Boston’s right-handed-hitting masher ham...

MARCH 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Bobby Dalbec Would Not Mind Hitting Ninth In Red Sox's Batting Order Bobby Dalbec wouldn't mind batting ninth in the Boston Red Sox's batting order if placed there. Here's why.

MARCH 24, 2021 • NESN.COM

Fantasy baseball sleepers: Bobby Dalbec, Rowdy Tellez and picks for all 30 MLB teams Reyes Moronta, C.J. Cron and Rowdy Tellez lead our MLB beat writer picks for 2021 fantasy baseball sleepers.

MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Cora Has Great Reason For Hitting Bobby Dalbec Ninth Bobby Dalbec is not your prototypical nine-hole hitter, but Alex Cora explained why he has the slugger hitting ninth this spring.

MARCH 20, 2021 • NESN.COM

Bashes second spring granny Dalbec hit a grand slam in his lone at-bat in Wednesday's spring game against the Twins.

Impact Dalbec's power has been on full display this spring. The first baseman has five home runs and 12 RBI in 27 spring at-bats.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday’s Red Sox spring training report: Bobby Dalbec keeps slugging, Sox keep winning - The Boston Globe Eduardo Rodriguez pitched five strong innings on the day he was announced as Opening Day starter, and got all the offense he could ever ask...

MARCH 17, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

McAdam: Bobby Dalbec has picked up where he left off last fall | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

MARCH 17, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Watch Red Sox Slugger Bobby Dalbec Hit Second Grand Slam Of Spring Boston Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec on Wednesday hit a grand slam against the Minnesota Twins for his fifth homer of spring training.

MARCH 17, 2021 • NESN.COM

14 MLB spring training standouts impressing GMs and scouts, from Royal Bobby Witt Jr. to Red Sox Bobby Dalbec Which MLB players are wowing scouts this spring? Jim Bowden breaks down Bobby Witt Jr. and other standouts, sharing insight from their GMs.

MARCH 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has grand day at park Dalbec went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Wednesday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact This was his fourth home run of the Grapefruit League. The power he showed in 2020 -- when he hit eight over 80 at-bats -- is for real. Dalbec, who had a 42.4 strikeout rate in 2020, is a free swinger, so his goal is to make contact in key situations, which he did Wednesday. As Boston's projected starter at first base, Dalbec will be given ample opportunity to grow as a hitter in 2021.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox: Bobby Dalbec will prove Vegas wrong in Rookie of the Year race Red Sox rookie Bobby Dalbec will prove the doubters wrong Spring training is well underway and up to this point, the Red Sox have had some s...

MARCH 7, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Launches two more homers Dalbec went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's spring game against the Twins.

Impact Dalbec's power potential has been on display early in camp. The 25-year-old slugger has three homers in six at-bats over four games. Dalbec will be Boston's primary starter at first base in 2021.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball 2021: Bobby Dalbec, Rowdy Tellez and sleeper picks for all 30 MLB teams Reyes Moronta, C.J. Cron and Rowdy Tellez lead our MLB beat writer picks for 2021 fantasy baseball sleepers.

MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bobby Dalbec is trying to learn first base. The wrinkle? Finding him a teacher The converted third baseman could be Boston's future at the position, and so far, he's learning it well, even without a veteran mentor.

MARCH 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox Notebook: Bobby Dalbec ready to make adjustments; Sox muscle up for four homers | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

MARCH 2, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM