ALEX VERDUGO NEWS

Duran has go-ahead single in the 9th, Red Sox beat Rays 3-2

Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth and the COVID-19 impacted Boston Red Sox stopped the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays’ nine-game winning streak with a 3-2 vict...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds steal in loss Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-5 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Verdugo went 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts Sunday, which puts him at 6-for-8 on the basepaths this year. The outfielder has gone 11-for-27 (.407) across his last seven games, lifting his season slash line to .284/.354/.429 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 76 runs scored and 27 doubles through 503 plate appearances. With Enrique Hernandez on the COVID-19 injured list, Verdugo should see regular playing time in center field or right field for the next week or more.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson, Cave homer in 10th to lead Twins past Red Sox 9-6

Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning and Jake Cave added a three-run shot to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 9-6

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9

Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a 11-9 victory over the last-place Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Verdugo Looks To Continue Red-Hot August In Red Sox, Twins Bout The Boston Red Sox open a series with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Fenway Park and Alex Verdugo is looking to stay red-hot.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • NESN.COM

Swats 12th homer Verdugo went 3-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 8-4 extra-innings win over the Rangers.

Impact He took Kolby Allard deep in the second inning to get the Red Sox on the board. The homer was Verdugo's 12th of the year and first in nine games since returning to the team following the birth of his first child, but he's batting .313 (10-for-32) with five RBI and six runs during that stretch.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11

Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale strong again for 5 IP, Red Sox beat Rangers 6-0

Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings in his second outing since Tommy John surgery to help the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 and bounce back after a sweep to the Yankees kn...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2

Bolstered by Chris Sale’s first major league appearance in just over two years, the Boston Red Sox hit five homers while pounding Baltimore 16-2, handing the Orioles their 10th str...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in return Verdugo went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's 8-1 win over Baltimore.

Impact The outfielder was away from the team for five days while attending the birth of his child. Verdugo wasn't able to do much in his return to the lineup. He has a .276/.342/.424 slash line with 11 home runs, 41 RBI, 66 runs scored and five stolen bases through 444 plate appearances. With Kyle Schwarber coming off the injured list Friday, Verdugo and Jarren Duran could see reductions in playing time in a suddenly crowded Boston outfield.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber debuts, skidding Red Sox rout Orioles 8-1

Kyle Schwarber scored twice in his debut for Boston and his new teammates delivered three home runs to lift the Red Sox over the slumping Baltimore Orioles 8-1

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber joins Red Sox lineup 2 weeks after trade

Kyle Schwarber joined the Red Sox lineup for the first time Friday night, two weeks after Boston acquired the slugger from the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Verdugo was reinstated from the restricted list Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Verdugo spent five days away from the team for the birth of his child, including the maximum of three days on the paternity list plus two more on the restricted list. He'll join an outfield that's more crowded than it was when he left, as Kyle Schwarber (groin) was activated from the injured list Friday as well. Verdugo could lose the occasional start as as result, though his .278/.344/.428 slash line should keep him in the lineup most nights. Tanner Houck was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to restricted list Verdugo was moved from the paternity list to the restricted list Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Verdugo hit the paternity list Sunday, but players can only miss three games with that designation. He's not quite ready to return, so he'll move to the restricted list for now. Franchy Cordero will start in left field in his absence against the Rays on Thursday.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely won't return until Thursday Verdugo (paternity) likely won't rejoin the team until Thursday's game against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Verdugo was placed on the paternity list prior to Sunday's game, and per Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, he's set to fly back to Boston on Wednesday night, meaning he won't be back with the club until Thursday. Per MLB rules, a player is only able to spend three games on the paternity list, so it seems likely that Boston will be forced to play a man short Wednesday with Verdugo being activated.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Springer hits go-ahead 3-run HR, Jays rally past Red Sox 9-8

George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinez, Duran off COVID-19 list, back in Red Sox lineup

The Boston Red Sox have activated designated hitter J

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Verdugo on paternity leave, Will Venable, Tom Goodwin staying in COVID-19 quarantine The Red Sox didn't announce a corresponding move

AUGUST 8, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox's Alex Verdugo To Miss Multiple Games While On Paternity Leave Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Sunday morning revealed that outfielder Alex Cora will miss multiple games while on paternity leave.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • NESN.COM

Heads to paternity list Verdugo was placed on the paternity list Sunday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Verdugo started the past 17 games for the Red Sox but will step away from the team for a few days in order to spend some time with his growing family. The 25-year-old should be back in action Wednesday or Thursday against the Rays.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Red Sox

The Blue Jays are expected to send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Sunday and the Red Sox plan to give Garrett Richards the start

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in win Verdugo went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two singles in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Verdugo came up clutch with a solo home run to dead center off Jose Berrios to tie the game at one in the sixth inning. While his teammates struggled to figure out Berrios, Verdugo accounted for three of the five hits allowed by the right-hander on the night. The fiery outfielder is now hitting .362 against the Blue Jays this season with three home runs and nine RBI.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Blue Jays 2-1 in 8 to earn doubleheader split

Jonathan Araúz singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night to split a doubleheader with the Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes 2 triples, Tigers beat slumping Red Sox 8-1

Victor Reyes tripled twice and drove in three runs, Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS