ImpactHe is 1-for-9 with two strikeouts and a walk through four games. A corresponding move has not yet been announced. Valaika will provide organizational infield depth throughout the year.
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Optioned to alternate siteValaika was optioned to the Orioles' alternate site Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver-Wire Targets: April 9, 2021 - PressBoxOnline.comPhil Backert shares some waiver-wire targets who could give your fantasy baseball team a boost, including Orioles reliever Cesar Valdez.
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Returns to actionVerdugo went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Thursday's 7-3 win over Baltimore.
ImpactVerdugo, who was given a rest day Wednesday, returned to action and extended his hit streak to three games. He opened the season hitless in 11 at-bats during a three-game sweep by the Orioles at Fenway Park, one of several Boston hitters who slumped during the series. Since then, Verdugo is 5-for-13 with four doubles, two RBI and five runs scored.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Another dominant outingBarnes struck out three over a perfect inning in Thursday's 7-3 win over Baltimore.
ImpactBarnes had himself another dominant outing, needing just 11 pitches in a near-immaculate performance to dispatch the Orioles in a non-save situation. Through four innings, he's allowed one baserunner (a walk) and struck out nine of 13 batters faced. He's picked up where he left off in Grapefruit League play when struck out eight and allowed two hits in 5.1 scoreless innings. The Red Sox have not yet needed someone to close a game, but it's clear Barnes is ready if and when a save opportunity presents itself.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Used in close gameWhitlock struck out three over two perfect innings to earn his first career hold in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Orioles.
ImpactWhitlock entered the game in the sixth inning with Boston clinging to a one-run lead and set down all six batters he faced on just 20 pitches. After his debut earlier this week, when he struck out five over 3.1 innings, manager Alex Cora told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com that he would try to expose the Rule 5 draft pick to higher leverage situations. That's exactly what the manager did Thursday. "He belongs," Cora said. "The tempo, the conviction. Most of the time, Rule 5 guys don't shake off your catcher, but he knows what he wants to do, and he does." Whitlock is still viewed as a starter in the long term, and Cora plans to use him in a variety of relief roles.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Christian Vazquez - Boston Red Sox - C - Stats, News, Career InfoChristian Vazquez - #7 - Catcher - Boston Red Sox - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Christian Vazquez from CBSSports.c...
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Smacks first homerSeverino went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Red Sox.
ImpactSeverino took Eduardo Rodriguez yard in the fourth inning to record his first home run of the season. He's served as the Orioles primary backstop ahead of Chance Sisco, and has collected at least one hit in four of his six starts.
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