ENMANUEL VALDEZ NEWS

Swipes bag in win Valdez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base Wednesday in an 8-3 victory versus Toronto.

Impact Valdez hit a grounder to first base in the fifth frame that was initially ruled an error, but it was eventually changed to a single, giving him two RBI on the play. The 24-year-old has collected at least one hit in seven of his eight games this season and is batting a cool .345 (10-for-29) overall. Valdez appears to have taken the reins as Boston's starting second baseman, as he has started at the position in six of the team's past seven contests.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's two-run single | 05/03/2023 Enmanuel Valdez laces a two-run single to second, giving the Red Sox a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the 5th inning

MAY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back at second base Valdez is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Red Sox in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez got a day off Tuesday versus a lefty, but this will be his sixth start at second base in the last seven games. The 24-year-old is defensively-challenged, but he's 8-for-24 with one homer and three doubles as his big-league career gets underway.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first MLB homer Valdez started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Valdez, who made his fifth straight start at second base, drilled a 427-foot bullet to center field, giving Boston a 5-3 lead in the sixth inning. It was the first home run of his MLB career. The 25-year-old infielder was called up to Boston when Yu Chang (wrist) landed on the IL and has produced better than his .184 average at Triple-A Worcester suggested. Valdez has hit safely in six of seven games, going 8-for-24 with three RBI, one stolen base and three runs.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez: Home Run Statcast Analysis | 05/01/2023 The data behind Enmanuel Valdez's home run

MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nabs fourth straight start Valdez will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez will make a fourth consecutive start at the keystone after going 3-for-12 with a pair of doubles and two runs since returning to the big leagues April 25. His uptick in playing time has come with Christian Arroyo sitting out games Wednesday and Friday with a hamstring injury, while Enrique Hernandez has been on the bench Saturday and Sunday with what's believed to be an undisclosed physical issue. Unless Hernandez requires a stint on the injured list, Valdez could move into a reserve role before long.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's RBI double | 04/29/2023 Enmanuel Valdez doubles to left field in the bottom of the 4th inning, plating Raimel Tapia to make the score 4-1

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's defensive stop | 04/26/2023 Enmanuel Valdez shows off his athleticism, diving to stop a ground ball and firing it over to 2nd base for the out

APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Promoted from Triple-A Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez was up in the majors for one game earlier this month, picking up two hits in four plate appearances. The 24-year-old has struggled at Worcester this season but showed his offensive upside in 2022 with a .918 OPS and 28 homers between Double- and Triple-A. He could see some starts at second base versus righties.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sent down to Triple-A Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez made an impact in his major-league debut Wednesday, singling twice in four plate appearances. His stay lasted only one day, though, with Yu Chang back from paternity leave. Valdez's bat would be intriguing for fantasy purposes if he does get a chance at regular playing time at some point.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes MLB debut Valdez started at second base and went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Valdez was called up a mid a flurry of transactions Wednesday. Yu Chang (paternity) and Christian Arroyo (hamstring) were unavailable, enabling Valdez to make his MLB debut. The 24-year-old infielder's stay with Boston is expected to be a short one.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox second baseman Enmanuel Valdez singles in first MLB at-bat In the first at-bat of his major league career, Red Sox second baseman Enmanuel Valdez ripped a single through the infield.

APRIL 20, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox notebook: Call-up a dream come true for Red Sox rookie Enmanuel Valdez Valdez, the No. 17 prospect in the Red Sox organization according to MLB Pipeline, made his MLB debut for the Red Sox Wednesday night agains...

APRIL 19, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Called up from Worcester Boston recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez is being called up from Triple-A to replace Yu Chang with Chang placed on the paternity list prior to Wednesday's game against the Twins. The 24-year-old Valdez will provide some infield depth while Chang is away from the club.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Meet the 2023 WooSox roster for Friday's opening day at Polar Park The WooSox roster is headlined by some exciting prospects like Bryan Mata, Enmanuel Valdez and Chris Murphy.

MARCH 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's two-run jack | 03/25/2023 Enmanuel Valdez puts the Red Sox ahead 2-1 with a two-run home run to left-center field in the top of the 4th inning

MARCH 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Valdez was competing for a utility spot with Boston, but at least to begin the 2023 campaign, the infielder/outfielder will begin the season in the minors. The 24-year-old has struggled in the Grapefruit League with a .695 OPS over 32 plate appearances with just one homer and no steal attempts over 14 games. While he starts the year in Worcester, Valdez will likely be one of the first players called up when Boston needs depth help.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox prospect Enmanuel Valdez has the look of a hitter - The Boston Globe Valdez's batting stance has been compared to that of Padres star Juan Soto.

MARCH 1, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's solo homer | 02/28/2023 Enmanuel Valdez crushes a fastball deep to center field for a solo homer in the top of the 8th inning, putting the Red Sox ahead 7-2

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Will play all over infield Valdez will get reps all over the infield this spring, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com on Thursday.

Impact Acquired from the Astros at last year's trade deadline as part of the Christian Vazquez deal, Valdez has some experience in the minors in the corner outfield spots but it sounds like the Red Sox plan to keep him on the dirt. Cora repeatedly extolled Valdez's virtues as a hitter Thursday while also adding that "we'll try to help him defensively," which gives you an idea how the club views him. His defensive shortcomings aside, Valdez had a .918 OPS with 28 homers and 107 RBI between Double- and Triple-A last season. He's most comfortable at second base and Boston has a clear opening there, so while Valdez might not make the Opening Day roster, he's someone to keep an eye on.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE