KEVIN PILLAR NEWS

Not starting Saturday Martinez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Martinez had started in each of Boston's first eight games this season, but he'll take a seat after going 7-for-32 with three extra-base hits, four runs and three RBI to begin the season. Kevin Pillar will serve as the designated hitter and bat second Saturday.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads off Friday Pillar started in right field and batted leadoff in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees. He went 1-for-4.

Impact Per usual, Pillar was in the lineup against a left-hander, but this was the first time he's batted leadoff. Until now, Jose Peraza has been leading off against southpaws. The promotion in the batting order makes sense; Pillar has hit safely in five of six games, including two three-hit games, with a 1.117 OPS.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Judge HR, Montgomery sharp, Yanks top Red Sox in home opener

Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in t...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineups: Andrew Benintendi Sits, Kevin Pillar Leads Off The Red Sox look to keep their momentum going when Boston takes on the Yankees in Game 1 of a…

JULY 31, 2020 • NESN.COM

Sitting Friday Benintendi is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Benintendi is 2-for-21 with seven walks in 29 plate appearances through seven games, and he'll hit the bench with southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the mound for the Yankees. Alex Verdugo will move over the left field Friday while Kevin Pillar receives the start in right.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Raps out three hits Pillar went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact Getting the start in right field and hitting fifth with rookie southpaw David Peterson on the mound for New York, Pillar was one of the few Boston hitters to have any real success. The veteran outfielder is now 7-for-12 to begin the season with four of his hits (three doubles and a homer) going for extra bases, but despite the hot start his playing time will likely depend on how often Boston continues to face left-handed pitching.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

New Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar starts the season hot New Boston Red Sox outfielder makes an impressive first-impression. Boston Red Sox newcomer Kevin Pillar’s performance was one of the few po...

JULY 27, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Cranks homer Sunday Pillar started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Baltimore.

Impact With the Red Sox facing a lefty for the second time in three games, Pillar was placed in the starting lineup. He had three hits in Friday's opener as a fill-in for Alex Verdugo in right field; on Sunday, Verdugo moved to left field in place of Andrew Benintendi to make room for Pillar. However lineups and defensive positions shake out, Pillar is expected to start against left-handers, likely in right field, while Verdugo, Benintendi or Jackie Bradley are reseted.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in RF Friday Pillar started in right field Friday and went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in a 13-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke made the surprising decision to sit lefty-hitting Alex Verdugo against left-hander Tommy Milone, opting instead for the right-handed-hitting Pillar. The decision proved to be a sage one. Verdugo slashed .327/.358/.485/.843 over 109 plate appearances last year, so it's hard to believe he'll be platooned after what the Red Sox sent to the Dodgers to acquire him. Pillar is expected to start whenever a lefty is on the mound, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, but he could replace Andrew Benintendi or Jackie Bradley, not just Verdugo.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Notes: Jose Peraza, Kevin Pillar Make Solid Impressions In Boston Debut Yes, yes, we know. It was one game. But first impressions are important, and Jose Peraza and Kevin Pillar made…

JULY 25, 2020 • NESN.COM

Martinez has 3 RBIs, Red Sox beat Orioles 13-2 in opener

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JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.D. Martinez, Kevin Pillar Shine as Red Sox Crush Orioles 13-2 Looking to rebound after a disappointing 2019, the Boston Red Sox are off to a strong start with a 13-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Fe...

JULY 25, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could fill part-time leadoff role Pillar and Jose Peraza are in consideration for the leadoff role against lefties, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Andrew Benintendi is expected to lead off against righties but may not wind up getting that assignment against same-sided pitching. A part-time leadoff role would boost Pillar's value, but he's likely to be on the bench against right-handers, which could limit his viability to deeper leagues. Additionally, with on-base percentages no higher than .303 in any of the last four seasons, it's not clear that Pillar is the best choice for the task.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL East Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL West Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Pillar pulls out stops in approach to hitting - The Boston Globe Although Pillar career highs in homers (21), RBIs (88), and OPS (.719), he said struggled at times because he was too pull happy.

JULY 12, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Regular against lefties Pillar is expected to be in the lineup whenever the Red Sox face a left-hander, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact With J.D. Martinez expected to serve as the everyday designated hitter, the door is open for the right-handed hitting Pillar to be the fourth outfielder. That puts him in line to replace any of the three left-handed-hitting starters -- Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley or Alex Verdugo -- against southpaws.

JULY 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox: Kevin Pillar shares player’s perspective on MLB proposed salary cuts Boston Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar took to social media to provide a player's perspective regarding MLB's proposal to slash their salari...

MAY 28, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Moreland recounts putting Pillar in headlock during brawl Mitch Moreland explains his side of the 2016 Rangers-Blue Jays brawl, during which he put now-teammate Kevin Pillar in a headlock.

MAY 16, 2020 • NBC.COM

Pillar eager to fill leadership void Embracing change hasn't been a problem for Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar this offseason, with one rare exception.His age.:: Spring T...

MARCH 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 9, 2020 • EAGLETRIBUNE.COM

Pillar wanted to talk to Kobe about writing book Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar says not having approached Kobe Bryant about writing a children's book like he had hoped to do is "something...

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • ESPN.COM