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Scores twice, drives in two Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 8-6 win against Baltimore.

Impact Hernandez drew a walk and scored in the first inning before doubling in a run in the second. He later drove in the game-tying run and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh. It was Hernandez's second straight multi-hit game, improving his season slash line to .251/.335/.447 with 78 runs scored and 54 extra-base hits. Sunday was his third multi-hit game since returning from the injured list on Sep. 7.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kept quiet in return Hernandez went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 12-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Hernandez missed nearly two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, and he had a far-from-triumphant return to the lineup Tuesday. The utility man slashed .305/.426/.500 with three home runs, 12 RBI and 18 runs scored through 22 games in August, but it could take him a little more time to get back up to speed after his battle with the virus.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz, 41, oldest to hit 3O HRs in year, Rays bop Bosox 12-7

Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red So...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Hernandez (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hernandez rejoined the Red Sox on Monday, and manager Alex Cora confirmed Tuesday that Hernandez will return to the lineup and start in center field. The 30-year-old had been sidelined since Aug. 27 after he tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Boston

The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound Tuesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the start

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May return Tuesday Hernandez (illness) rejoined the Red Sox on Monday and could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list as soon as Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Both Hernandez and relief pitcher Josh Taylor were cleared to join the team after completing quarantine periods upon landing on the COVID-19 injured list about a week and a half ago. Taylor could be activated from the IL ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Rays, but Hernandez will have to wait at least one more day to make his return to the lineup. Hernandez was able to complete a workout Monday, signaling that he's feeling well physically following his quarantine.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale scheduled to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Monday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Chris Sale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta scheduled to start as Boston hosts Cleveland

The Red Sox will send Nick Pivetta to the mound Sunday and the Indians will give Zach Plesac the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verdugo's RBI single in bottom of 9th lifts Bosox past Tribe

Alex Verdugo hit an RBI single with bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Cleveland

The Red Sox are expected to send Tanner Houck to the mound Saturday and the Indians plan to give Eli Morgan the start

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return early next week Hernandez could return from the COVID-19 list early next week, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been inactive since August 26 but manager Alex Cora is hopeful that he will return sooner rather than later. Hernandez is one of multiple players the Red Sox expect to be reinstated in the coming week including Xander Bogaerts and Christian Arroyo.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi scheduled to start as Boston hosts Cleveland

The Red Sox will roll out Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Friday and the Indians will give Cal Quantrill the start

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez scheduled to start for Boston against Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Shane McClanahan

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return for weekend series Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Hernandez's (illness) condition has improved dramatically since he tested positive for COVID-19 last week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe rep...

Impact Hernandez is one of seven known Red Sox players who has tested positive for the virus within the past week, but he looks as though he could the first of the infected players to make his way back from the IL. Based on Cora's comments, Hernandez doesn't sound like he'll need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated, though the training staff may want to evaluate him in on-field workout beforehand. Once activated, Hernandez should immediately take over as Boston's everyday second baseman.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale scheduled to start for Boston against Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Drew Rasmussen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patino scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Boston

The Rays will roll out Luis Patino to the mound Monday and the Red Sox will give Nick Pivetta the start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan expected to start for Cleveland against Boston

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Eli Morgan

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quantrill expected to start for Cleveland against Boston

The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Saturday and the Red Sox will give Nathan Eovaldi the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Hernandez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus Friday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact A positive test typically means a player is forced to be out for 10 days, but per Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, Hernandez could miss less time because he is vaccinated. Christian Arroyo was also placed on the COVID-19 list as a close contact, so the Red Sox will be without both of their main second base options for an extended period. Infielders Yairo Munoz and Jonathan Arauz were recalled from Triple-A Worcester and figure to man the position in the interim. Travis Shaw could also be a candidate to handle the keystone, though it's unclear if Boston will consider going that direction given he hasn't played there since 2019.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in three-hit effort Hernandez went 3-for-6 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 9-6 extra-inning loss to Minnesota.

Impact The utility man remains hot at the plate, going 17-for-47 (.362) with two home runs, eight RBI and 14 runs scored since Aug. 11. Hernandez's homer Wednesday was a little too late, as it was the last run Boston mustered while trying to come back from a five-run deficit in the 10th inning. Hernandez is slashing .258/.345/.467 with 17 homers, 51 RBI, 69 runs scored and a stolen base through 478 plate appearances.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In midst of heater Hernandez is slashing .353/.477/.471 with four doubles, 10 runs, five RBI and a 8:4 BB:K over his last 10 starts.

Impact Though the Red Sox have gone .500 during that 10-game stretch to fall behind the surging Yankees in the American League East standings, Hernandez has done his part to spark Boston atop the lineup. During his recent offensive surge, Hernandez has raised his season OPS from .776 to .793, just 13 points behind his career-best mark in any season where he's logged at least 400 plate appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three times in romp Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three runs Wednesday in the Red Sox's 20-8 win over the Rays.

Impact Hernandez was one of six Red Sox starters with multiple hits in Boston's highest-scoring game since 2015. The offensive outburst ended a rough six-game stretch for Hernandez, who went 2-for-22 in those contests.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal scheduled to start as Detroit hosts Boston

The Tigers are expected to send Tarik Skubal to the mound Thursday and the Red Sox plan to give Martin Perez the start

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS