FRANCHY CORDERO NEWS

Shifts to OF Cordero moved from first base to left field Saturday after Alex Verdugo was removed from the game with flu-like symptoms. He went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-5 win over the Ma...

Impact Cordero scored Boston's winning run in the eighth inning after hitting a hard line-drive triple off the Green Monster. He came home on Christian Vazquez's single. The Red Sox are uncertain about Verdugo's status, so Cordero could be filling in at corner outfield while Bobby Dalbec handles first base Sunday against right-handed starter Logan Gilbert.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devers hits 2 HRs; Red Sox rally past Mariners 6-5

Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Boston’s bullpen held the Seattle Mariners scoreless for six innings, lifting the...

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Cordero will sit for the second straight game Friday against the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Cordero had been stealing playing time at first base while also filling in occasionally in the corner outfield spots, but he may be losing playing time after hitting .214/.306/.310 through 15 games. He was never likely to start Friday, however, with the Mariners sending lefty Robbie Ray to the mound.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Cordero isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Although right-hander George Kirby is on the mound for Seattle on Thursday, Cordero will get a breather after he went 2-for-12 with two doubles, two runs and four strikeouts over the last three games. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat seventh.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4

The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Cordero is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact In 11 games since joining the big club, Cordero is hitting .241 with a .361 OBP, zero home runs and zero steals in 29 at-bats. Bobby Dalbec gets the start at first base with lefty Martin Perez on the hill for Texas.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta ends streak, Martinez extends his in Red Sox victory

Nick Pivetta allowed a run and three hits in a season-long seven innings to win for the first time since August and the Boston Red Sox had a four-run sixth inning to beat the Texas...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers' slam leads Red Sox, clean-shaven Cora over Braves

Rafael Devers hit his first career grand slam and the last-place Boston Red Sox broke out for clean-shaven manager Alex Cora in a 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves that ended a five-...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Short-side platoon mate Bobby Dalbec will fill in at first base while the lefty-hitting Cordero sits against Chicago southpaw Dallas Keuchel. Since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Worcester on April 29, Cordero has gone 4-for-18 (.222 average) with a double, an RBI and two runs.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, White Sox top Red Sox 3-1 in 10 for 5th win in row

José Abreu hit a go-ahead double in the 10th after the White Sox tied it an inning earlier, helping Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at windy Fenway Park for its fifth straight...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Cordero isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Even though right-hander Vince Velasquez is starting for Chicago on Friday, Cordero will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat seventh.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in RF Cordero started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 8-0 loss to the Angels.

Impact Cordero is expected to start at first base when the Red Sox are facing right-handers, as they were Thursday against Shohei Ohtani, but he was moved to the outfield as part of the reshuffling to cover for ailing center fielder Enrique Hernandez (illness). Jackie Bradley, the team's primary right fielder, moved to center field. Cordero is 3-for-14 with one walk, a double and an RBI over 16 plate appearances since being called up.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani fans 11 in his Fenway pitching debut, Angels win 8-0

Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 over seven shutout innings, had two hits and drove in a run in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start versus lefty Wednesday Cordero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Cordero has settled into the large side of a platoon at first base since being promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, but he'll give way to the righty-hitting Bobby Dalbec as the Red Sox take on Angels southpaw Reid Detmers in the penultimate game of the series. Cordero turned in a quality performance in Tuesday's 4-0 win, going 2-for-3 with a run scored.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raps two hits in win Cordero started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Cordero started for the third time in last four games, all against right-handed starters. It looks like the platoon with Bobby Dalbec is in place for the time being. Cordero, who has hit safely in two straight contests (3-for-6, one walk), was once again removed late for Dalbec, who is considered the better defender.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devers, Martinez homer for Red Sox in 3-hit shutout vs LAA

Rafael Devers homered, Michael Wacha pitched into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox lineup: Franchy Cordero, Kevin Plawecki starting vs. Noah Syndergaard, Angels The Red Sox will host the Angels and White Sox on their six-game homestand.

MAY 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Collects double, RBI in loss Cordero started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Sunday's 9-5 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Cordero's fourth-inning sacrifice fly gave Boston a short-lived 1-0 lead. He later produced his first hit since being called up Friday. After his callup, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Cordero would handle the strongside of a platoon at first base with Bobby Dalbec, although he did not play Saturday against a right-hander.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters platoon at 1B Cordero started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Cordero was called up earlier in the day after Boston designated Travis Shaw for assignment. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com that Cordero will slot in at first base against righties while Bobby Dalbec (.154) will start against lefties.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arroyo HR, solid pitching carry Red Sox past Orioles 3-1

Christian Arroyo ended Boston's long-ball drought with a two-run shot, and the Red Sox used a dominating pitching performance by Rich Hill and four relievers to beat the Baltimore...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up, starting Friday Cordero had his contract selected by the Red Sox and will start at first base Friday against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Cordero posted a .296/.378/.535 slash line with three home runs, eight doubles, 23 RBI and 13 runs through 19 games with Triple-A Worcester, which was apparently enough to warrant another look in the majors. Travis Shaw was designated for assignment to clear room on the 28-man and 40-man rosters. Bobby Dalbec has also struggled early in 2022, so Cordero could carve out a sizable role if he can deliver a decent level of production for Boston.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to join major-league club Cordero is expected to be called up by the Red Sox on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Travis Shaw was designated for assignment by Boston on Friday after going 0-for-19 with seven strikeouts in seven appearances this year, so Cordero will serve as depth behind Bobby Dalbec at first base. Cordero appeared in 19 games at Triple-A Worcester to begin the year, and he slashed .296/.378/.535 with three homers, 23 RBI and 13 runs. The 27-year-old is a natural outfielder, but he learned first base last year and has been playing the position in the minors this week in anticipation of a promotion. Dalbec has hit just .154 this year, so Cordero should have an opportunity to carve out playing time if he performs well.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Red Sox outrighted Cordero to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact The toolsy outfielder was designated for assignment Thursday and cleared waivers over the weekend, allowing Boston to retain his rights. Unless he elects free agency or is granted his release later in the offseason, Cordero will join the Red Sox for spring training and compete for a bench role as a non-roster invitee. The 27-year-old mashed at Worcester (.931 OPS) this season, but he couldn't translate that success to the big-league level, delivering a .237/.260/.497 slash line while striking out 51 times in 136 plate appearances (37.5 percent).

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox rely on Eovaldi in Game 6 with ALCS on the line

Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox's season

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox designate Franchy Cordero (from Andrew Benintendi trade) for assignment Franchy Cordero posted just a .497 OPS in 48 games for the Red Sox.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM