MARCH 5, 2021•BOSTON.COM
Q&A: Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs breaks down projections for the 2021 Red SoxSzymborksi's ZiPS projections on FanGraphs predict a bounce-back year for J.D. Martinez but raise questions about the pitching staff.
Leaves with leg injuryStewart left Friday's game against Toronto with a leg injury, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
ImpactStewart suffered the injury while running to first base. The exact nature and severity of the issue are not yet clear. Stewart was already facing a tough battle to carve out regular at-bats in the outfield corners this season, so even a brief absence could make it harder for him to state his case.
MARCH 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joining big-league campJimenez received an invitation Friday to Boston's major-league spring training, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactThe 20-year-old is one of the Red Sox's top prospects and will receive the chance to showcase himself at big-league camp. Jimenez's only minor-league experience came at rookie ball in 2019, where he posted a .359/.393/.470 slash line in 59 games. He should open the 2021 campaign in the lower minors regardless of how he looks this spring, but it could be an invaluable experience for the young outfielder.
MARCH 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
MLB broadcasts are changing. So what’s the future of the Red Sox radio booth?The Blue Jays’ decision to cut their radio play-by-play team caused waves in the world of MLB radio broadcasters. More change could come.
MARCH 5, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Joins spring workoutsCordero passed his physical and began participating in team workouts Friday after being removed from the COVID-19 list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 26-year-old arrived late to camp and subsequently landed on the COVID-19 injured list, but he cleared the league's protocols this week and is now working out with the team. Cordero may need some time to get built up before seeing game action, but he should have enough reps to be ready for Opening Day against the Orioles on April 1.
MARCH 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Xander Bogaerts Injury: Latest On Red Sox Shortstop's ShoulderAlex Cora had an update on Xander Bogaerts after the Boston Red Sox shortstop was shut down due to a shoulder injury earlier this week.
MARCH 5, 2021•NESN.COM
Wondering about Jackie Bradley Jr.s’ place in Red Sox lore, and other thoughts - The Boston GlobeWhere does Bradley fit in team history — perhaps on the same level with players such as Jimmy Piersall, Marty Barrett, Rich Gedman, and Rick...
MARCH 5, 2021•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
