KEVIN PLAWECKI NEWS

Earns more playing time Plawecki has earned a bump in playing time lately, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Plawecki was getting increased playing even before Christian Vazquez landed on the bereavement list Wednesday. "On a team that offensively has struggled the last month or month and 10 days, we need his at-bats," manager Alex Cora said Wednesday. "They're quality at-bats. It's not a knock on Christian [Vazquez]. It's actually where we're at." Plawecki is hitting .385 (15-of-39) since the All-Star break and has made four consecutive starts (one at DH).

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lineup: Jarren Duran in center, Kevin Plawecki (not Christian Vázquez) catching Marwin Gonzalez will play left field for the Red Sox.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Drives in three in series finale Plawecki went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run Sunday in the Red Sox's 9-8 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Though Christian Vazquez is entrenched atop the depth chart at catcher, Plawecki's hot bat could allow him to earn a larger share of playing time behind the dish, or perhaps more opportunities as a designated hitter versus left-handed pitching. In 12 second-half games thus far, Plawecki has gone 14-for-32 (.438 average) with three doubles and a 3:4 BB:K.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Springer hits go-ahead 3-run HR, Jays rally past Red Sox 9-8

George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Plawecki pitches 1-2-3 inning, Bobby Dalbec makes history in Red Sox loss The Red Sox are at Tampa Friday

JULY 30, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Chips in with three hits Plawecki went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over Toronto.

Impact Plawecki stepped in for Christian Vazquez in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader and responded with his first three-hit effort -- each of them singles -- since last September. Plawecki has produced multi-hit games in four of his last six contests, upping his season average to an even .300 in 89 plate appearances.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houck, Red Sox top Blue Jays 4-1, split doubleheader

Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to a split a doubleheader

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox end Germán's no-hit bid in 8th, storm past Yanks 5-4

Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs to shake Fenway Park and storm past the...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernández leads off with homer, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-5

Kiké Hernández led off the Red Sox first with a home run, J

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated Friday Plawecki (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Plawecki hasn't played since June 20 due to a left hamstring strain. The backstop resumed baseball activities last week and was ultimately able to avoid a rehab assignment. He'll rejoin Boston on Friday and should resume serving as the backup catcher behind Christian Vazquez going forward. Connor Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding roster move.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richards scheduled to start as Boston hosts Philadelphia

The Red Sox will roll out Garrett Richards to the mound Friday and the Phillies plan to give Vince Velasquez the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heaney expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Boston

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Andrew Heaney

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston against Los Angeles

The Red Sox will start Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Shohei Ohtani

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaprielian expected to start as Athletics host the Red Sox

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Sunday while the Athletics are expected to counter with James Kaprielian

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes baseball activities Plawecki (hamstring) has resumed running and going through baseball activities, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora said that he expects Plawecki to travel with the team on Sunday when the Red Sox travel to Anaheim, and the catcher could be back in action during the series against the Angels, which begins Monday. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since June 22 due to a left hamstring strain.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin expected to start as Oakland hosts Boston

The Red Sox will start Garrett Richards on Saturday and the Athletics are expected to counter with Cole Irvin

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernández helps Red Sox beat A's 3-2 in 10 with bat, glove

Kiké Hernández drove in the go-ahead run with a broken-bat single in the 10th inning and then made a tremendous defensive play to throw out a runner at home plate as the Boston Red...

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Plawecki Makes Necessary Announcement About Home Run Cart Kevin Plawecki may not be playing just yet as he rehabs from a hamstring injury, but he made an important announcement Friday night.

JULY 3, 2021 • NESN.COM

Could return soon Plawecki (hamstring) could be reinstated from the injured list by the end of the team's current road trip, which runs through Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican...

Impact Plawecki has been on the injured list since June 22 due to a left hamstring strain, and he was initially progressing slowly in his recovery. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old will require any rehab games before he's activated, but he's been feeling better recently and could be back in action in the coming days.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox in action against the Athletics following Eovaldi's solid showing

Boston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Nathan Eovaldi

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals take 8-game losing streak into matchup with Red Sox

Kansas City is looking to snap its eight-game losing streak with a win over Boston

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City takes 7-game losing streak into matchup with Boston

Kansas City heads into the matchup against Boston in a rut, losers of seven straight

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing slowly Plawecki (hamstring) has been slow in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact There's been no report of a setback, but it remains unclear when Plawecki will be activated from the 10-day injured list. Until then, Connor Wong, who got his first MLB start Saturday, will handle backup catching duties for the Red Sox.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City takes 6-game skid into matchup with Boston

Kansas City heads into the matchup against Boston in a rut, losers of six straight

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals look to break 5-game skid against Red Sox

Kansas City will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Royals take on Boston

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS