FRANCHY CORDERO NEWS

Designated for assignment Cordero was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Cordero was sent down in early September but will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old appeared in 48 games for the Red Sox during the 2021 campaign and slashed .189/.237/.260 with a homer, 12 runs, nine RBI and a stolen base.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franchy Cordero, Jack Lopez deliver big hits, WooSox pitching shuts down Rochester in 3-1 win Kyle Hart allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings of work Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

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

Jen McCaffrey: Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so... - The Athletic Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so is Danny Santana. INF Taylor Motter was DFA'd and Franchy Cordero was sent back to Worcester...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent back down Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Cordero rejoined the major-league club Sunday after Danny Santana (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, but he'll head back to the minors after Santana was reinstated Tuesday. The 27-year-old has slashed .309/.402/.512 with seven homers, 41 runs, 39 RBI and nine stolen bases in 58 games at Triple-A Worcester this year.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox roster moves: Kiké Hernandez, Danny Santana activated, Franchy Cordero optioned to Worcester The Red Sox also will designate Taylor Motter for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Back with Boston The Red Sox recalled Cordero from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact Cordero went 7-for-32 with two walks and 14 strikeouts in his most recent big-league stint before being sent down Aug. 16. Despite their COVID-19 outbreak, the Red Sox have remained relatively deep at first base and outfield, so Cordero figures to get minimal playing time.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Cordero's playing time had decreased recently, as he had been in the lineup for just one of the last five games. He should get more consistent at-bats in the minors, while Travis Shaw will take his place on the active roster after he was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Cordero isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal

Impact Left-hander Josh Fleming will begin Wednesday's game on the bump for Tampa Bay, so Cordero will head to the bench for the third time in the last five contests. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base while Marwin Gonzalez takes over in left field.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Blue Jays 2-1 in 8 to earn doubleheader split

Jonathan Araúz singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night to split a doubleheader with the Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty again Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Boston is facing a left-handed starter (Shane McClanahan) for the sixth game in a row, so the lefty-hitting Cordero will once again remain on the bench while Bobby Dalbec gets another turn at first base. Cordero's window of opportunity to fill a strong-side platoon role at first base could close rapidly, as Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday and may challenge Cordero for the job.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for Game 1 of twin bill Cordero is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Considering that the Blue Jays are expected to use two left-handed starting pitchers Wednesday in Steven Matz and Robbie Ray, the lefty-hitting Cordero may not crack the lineup for either half of the twin bill. That said, Cordero still looks as though he could be in store for a look as a strong-side platoon man at first base. He manned first base for both of Boston's last two games, when the Red Sox faced right-handed starting pitchers.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Cordero is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact While making his second straight start at first base Monday and third in a row overall, Cordero went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits in Boston's 5-4 win in the series opener. Though he'll take a seat Tuesday with southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for Toronto, the lefty-hitting Cordero may have captured a strong-side platoon role at first base. Bobby Dalbec will replace Cordero at the position Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits in win Cordero started at first base and went 2-for-4 in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Cordero made a second consecutive start at first base -- both against right-handers -- in place of Bobby Dalbec, who has a .578 OPS against righties. He has three hits in seven at-bats in those two starts. Toronto will have left-hander Robbie Ray on the bump Tuesday, so we could see Dalbec back in the lineup for that one. Cordero or Michael Chavis could get starts at first base against right-handers until Boston's injured regulars -- Christian Arroyo (hamstring), Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Danny Santana (groin) -- are ready to return.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs another start at first base Cordero will start at first base and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Cordero logged only 38 innings worth of experience at first base at Triple-A Worcester prior to his call-up last week, but that's apparently enough for the Red Sox to give him a look at the position while Bobby Dalbec continues to struggle versus right-handed pitching and while Christian Arroyo (hamstring), Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Danny Santana (groin) are on the shelf. The 26-year-old picked up his first start at first base in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Yankees, going 1-for-3 with a run scored. Expect either Cordero or Michael Chavis to occupy the position versus right-handed pitching until the Red Sox regain some health.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox break up late no-hitter, rally for wild win against rival New York Yankees

The Yankees held a 4-0 lead and were no-hitting their rival Red Sox entering the 8th inning. That's when the wheels came off.

JULY 25, 2021

Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in th...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to big club The Red Sox will recall Cordero from Triple-A Worcester prior to Thursday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Cordero flopped with the Red Sox earlier this season (.502 OPS, 36.3 percent strikeout rate in 34 games), but he earned his way back to the big leagues after slashing a sizzling .331/.410/.548 in 188 plate appearances at Triple-A since his May 27 demotion. Boston placed Danny Santana (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move, but Cordero could have a tough time finding consistent at-bats while he's up with the big club. Boston already has three outfielders in Alex Verdugo, Jarren Duran and Enrique Hernandez that are lefty or switch hitters, so the lefty-hitting Cordero seemingly lacks a path to a strong-side platoon role.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be promoted Cordero could be called up from Triple-A Worcester if the Red Sox place Danny Santana (groin) on the injured list, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Santana was removed from Wednesday's game against Toronto with left groin tightness, which manager Alex Cora suggested will require a stint on the IL. With Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Christian Arroyo (hamstring) already on the IL, Cordero becomes an option for a return to the majors. Cordero, who was up with Boston to start the season, is slashing .331/.410/.548 over 188 at-bats for the WooSox.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WooSox notebook: Franchy Cordero 'hasn't missed a beat' at first base, says coach Bruce Crabbe Cordero has made four starts at first base for the WooSox.

JULY 15, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Franchy Cordero scores winning run on wild pitch as WooSox split doubleheader with RailRiders Update

JULY 15, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Franchy Cordero working to transition to first base with Worcester Red Sox Can Franchy Cordero play first base? If so, the Red Sox prospect could find himself back with the big-league club sooner.

JULY 9, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

How Franchy Cordero Fared In First Base Debut With WooSox Franchy Cordero was traded to the Boston Red Sox as an outfielder, but he made his debut at first base for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

JULY 8, 2021 • NESN.COM

WooSox notebook: Franchy Cordero says 'my infield hands are still there' as he works out at first base Cordero is adding to his versatility by working out at first base.

JULY 1, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Getting look at first base Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Wednesday that Cordero is being evaluated at first base while he continues to play regularly at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springf...

Impact An outfielder by trade, Cordero is trying his hand at a new position in an effort to increase his versatility and improve his playing-time outlook for the next time he receives a call-up to the big leagues. Since being optioned to Worcester on May 27, Cordero has been one of the top hitters at Triple-A. He's posted a monstrous 1.144 OPS with a 14 percent walk rate and 25.6 percent strikeout rate across 121 plate appearances with Worcester.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE