JONATHAN ARAÚZ NEWS

Placed on COVID-19 injured list Arauz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Arauz was initially sent to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, but he'll instead land on the COVID-19 IL. The team is calling the move precautionary since the 23-year-old is experiencing symptoms but has continued to test negative. Once Arauz is activated, it wouldn't be surprising to see him sent down.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Arauz had started each of the last nine games for the Red Sox, but he'll head back to the minors after Xander Bogaerts (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. The 23-year-old hit .167 with three home runs, two doubles, seven runs and six RBI in 12 games while filling in for the Red Sox during their recent COVID-19 outbreak.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Arauz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 11-10 loss to the Rays.

Impact Arauz homered for the second time in four games. He continues to fill in at middle infield while Enrique Hernandez and Xander Bogaerts are on the COVID-19 protocols list. Hernandez is due back as early as Tuesday, while Bogaerts could return by the middle of this week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Smacks homer Friday Arauz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over Cleveland.

Impact The infielder started at shortstop with Xander Bogaerts (COVID-19) unavailable. In the fourth inning, Arauz took Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill deep. The homer snapped an 0-for-13 skid at the plate for Arauz, who is now slashing .188/.304/.354 with a pair of homers, six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles through 56 plate appearances. He'll likely see regular playing time until Boston gets some of its ailing infielders off the COVID-19 list.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Arauz (undisclosed) is starting at second base and batting ninth Tuesday against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Arauz sat out Monday's contest after leaving with an apparent injury Sunday, but he's ready to play after one day out of the lineup. The 23-year-old should continue to see plenty of action at the keystone while Enrique Hernandez (illness) and Christian Arroyo (illness) remain on the COVID-19 IL.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Arauz (undisclosed) isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arauz was removed from Sunday's game against Cleveland with an apparent injury, but he'll be available off the bench if needed Monday, Browne reports. Yairo Munoz will take his place at the keystone and bat ninth.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Arauz exited Sunday's game against Cleveland with an apparent injury during the fourth inning, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Arauz suffered the injury while striking out with the bases loaded to the end the fourth inning, and he was replaced in the field for the bottom half of the frame. The Red Sox are already depleted at second bae with Enrique Hernandez (COVID-19) and Christian Arroyo (COVID-19) sidelined, leaving Yairo Munoz to take over at the keystone.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another start Arauz will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Arauz will stick in the lineup at the keystone for the third game in a row after going 1-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in the first two contests of the series in Cleveland. The 23-year-old could fill an everyday role at the position until Boston gets at least one of Danny Santana (groin), Enrique Hernandez (COVID-19) and Christian Arroyo (COVID-19) back from the injured list.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Clutch in return Arauz went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in a win over Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Arauz provided the winning runs for Boston with a clutch three-run eighth-inning home run off Indians reliever James Karinchak. Drawing the start Friday batting ninth and playing second-base, the 23-year-old infielder has slashed .226/.314/.355 at the big league level this season.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox IF Hernández tests positive for COVID-19

Boston Red Sox infielder Kiké Hernández has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be sidelined indefinitely

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins big-league club Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was optioned to Worcester at the start of the week but will rejoin the Red Sox on Friday with Enrique Hernandez (COVID-19) and Christian Arroyo (COVID-19 protocols) landing on the injured list. Manager Alex Cora said Hernandez and Arroyo will miss an "extended period," so Arauz and Yairo Munoz, who was also promoted Friday, should help cover second base in the meantime for Boston.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Arauz to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Arauz will surrender his spot on the active roster with the Red Sox bringing another utility-infield type in Christian Arroyo (hamstring) back from the injured list. During his two-and-a-half-week stint with the big club, Arauz appeared in nine games and went 2-for-15 at the dish.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league club Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 23-year-old will rejoin the Red Sox two days after being demoted with Jarren Duran (undisclosed) landing on the COVID-19 injured list. Duran hasn't tested positive for the virus at this point, so it could be a quick stay in the majors for Arauz if Duran continues to test negative.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Worcester The Red Sox optioned Arauz to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

Impact Arauz was sent out to clear a roster spot for closer Matt Barnes (illness), who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. During his five-day stint with the big club, Arauz appeared in three games and went 2-for-6 with a walk.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boots two balls in loss Arauz started at second base and went 0-for-3 with two fielding errors in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Rays.

Impact Arauz booted two grounders in the third inning, directly leading to a run that tied the game. After the Red Sox traded Michael Chavis to the Pirates and with Christian Arroyo and Marwin Gonzalez on the injured list with hamstring injuries, Arauz is in the mix at second base for now. Gonzalez kicked off a rehab assignment Friday and is expected to be activated for the three-game series beginning Tuesday in Detroit.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and is starting Friday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Arauz missed time with a left elbow injury in early July, but he returned to action July 13 and has hit .302 with two homers, eight runs, seven RBI and a stolen base in 13 games since then. He'll start at the hot corner and bat ninth with Rafael Devers (quadriceps) out of the lineup.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL East-leading Red Sox acquire Robles and Davis in trades

The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Hansel Robles from Minnesota and left-hander Austin Davis from Pittsburgh in a pair of trades

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action at Triple-A Arauz (elbow) has gone 1-for-7 in his two games since returning to the Triple-A Worcester lineup.

Impact Arauz missed about a week and a half of action due to a left elbow injury, but he reentered the starting nine Saturday. The 22-year-old infielder is slashing .203/.292/.326 across 161 plate appearances at Worcester this season.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers elbow injury Arauz suffered an elbow injury during Tuesday's game at Triple-A Worcester, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette reports.

Impact Arauz was sent to the minors May 17, and he's hit .206 with four home runs, 20 RBI and 16 runs in 39 games since joining Triple-A Worcester. The 22-year-old said that he could miss a week or two due to the injury, so he could spend time on the 7-day minor-league injured list while he recovers.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors The Red Sox optioned Arauz to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Boston will wait until Tuesday to announce a corresponding roster move, but Arauz's demotion likely signals that Enrique Hernandez (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Blue Jays. Arauz appeared in four games during his week-long stint with the big club, going 2-for-8 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Boston The Red Sox recalled Arauz from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Christian Arroyo (hand), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Much like Arroyo, Arauz will serve as a utility infielder for Boston while's up with the big club.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned by Red Sox Arauz was optioned to the team's minor-league camp Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Arauz made his big-league debut in 2020, but faced an uphill battle to start the 2021 campaign with the team after the signings of Enrique Hernandez and Marwin Gonzalez. Given his ability to play at both second and third base, Arauz is likely to help fill in for any injuries that occur along the team's infield throughout the season.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox add Hernández to group vying to replace Pedroia

The Red Sox have used a platoon of players at second base over the past three seasons since Dustin Pedroia’s major league future was disrupted by a knee injury in 2017

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS