MARWIN GONZALEZ NEWS

Extends hit streak Gonzalez went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over Baltimore.

Impact Gonzalez has hit safely in seven straight contests, going 10-for-31 with four doubles and three RBI. He started at second base for the second time in three games, with both starts coming against a right-hander. Sandwiched between his two starts at the keystone was Michael Chavis starting against a lefty. This should be Boston's plan for second base going forward while Enrique Hernandez (hamstring) and Christian Arroyo (hand) are on the injured list.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox lineup: Christian Vázquez has day off, Marwin Gonzalez leading off Sunday vs. Orioles Red Sox's Marwin Gonzalez will lead off for the second time this series.

MAY 9, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineups: Marwin Gonzalez Leads Off, Michael Chavis Sits Marwin Gonzalez will lead off Sunday afternoon when the Boston Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of their three-game set.

MAY 9, 2021 • NESN.COM

Starts at 2B Gonzalez started at second base, batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Gonzalez filled in at second base with both Enrique Hernandez (hamstring, IL) and Christian Arroyo (hand) dealing with injuries. Hernandez's absence leaves openings at second base, center field and leadoff batter. This was Gonzalez's first time leading off in 2021, and he has just 37 career at-bats atop an order. Manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com that he hopes Arroyo can be ready to start by Sunday. That means either Gonzalez or the recently called up Michael Chavis will man second base Saturday against Baltimore left-hander Zac Lowther.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbec ends slump, lifts Red Sox past Orioles 6-2

Bobby Dalbec snapped an 0-for-27 skid with a single and a three-run homer, powering the Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineups: Marwin Gonzalez Leads Off In Opener Marwin Gonzalez will play second base and lead off Friday when the Red Sox host the Orioles, as Kiké Hernández is dealing with an injury.

MAY 7, 2021 • NESN.COM

Jen McCaffrey: Marwin Gonzalez leading off for the first time... - The Athletic Marwin Gonzalez leading off for the first time this year with Kiké Hernandez out. Red Sox at Orioles: Gonzalez 2B Verdugo CF Martinez DH Bog...

MAY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9

The Boston Red Sox held on after blowing three previous leads to beat the Tigers 12-9

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candelario homers as Tigers beat Red Sox 6-5 in 10 innings

Jeimer Candelario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Boston Red Sox for a 6-5 victory

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Rangers rally for 5-3 victory over Boston Red Sox

David Dahl and Brock Holt hit RBI singles in Texas’ three-run eighth, and the Rangers took advantage of a costly error on Alex Verdugo, topping the Boston Red Sox 5-3

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Gonzalez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rangers, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Gonzalez will be on the bench for a second straight game after he went 0-for-12 with an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts in his last four contests. Christian Arroyo will start at second base and lead off.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Gonzalez is out of the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 32-year-old started 10 of the previous 11 games, including the past three at second base, but he'll head to the bench for Friday's contest after going 5-for-33 during that stretch. Christian Arroyo didn't start the past few games after being it by a pitch, so he could reclaim some playing time at the keystone from Gonzalez.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into everyday role Gonzalez will start at second base and bat seventh Thursday against the Rangers, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Making his 10th start in 11 games, Gonzalez looks to be an everyday player for the Red Sox at this point rather than a utility man. While he'll still have the ability to play all over the infield and outfield, he seems to have found a home of late at the keystone, where he'll be starting for the third straight contest. Enrique Hernandez has been seeing more work in the outfield of late as a result, pushing Franchy Cordero into more of a reserve role.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager (1B, 2B, 3B), Flexen lead Mariners past Red Sox 8-2

Kyle Seager singled, doubled and tripled, Sam Haggerty and Ty France also had three hits apiece, and Chris Flexen limited Boston to four hits over seven innings on Saturday to lead...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles twice in loss Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Toronto.

Impact It's been a slow start to the season for Gonzalez, who's now hitting .235 with four RBI in 51 at-bats. The utility player has been a staple in the bottom-third of Boston's order, but the team's depth will continue to pressure Gonzalez and, if his meager offensive output continues, threaten his role as an everyday player. The switch-hitter struggled considerably with Minnesota in 2020 and it's reasonable to question whether his days as a productive hitter are behind him.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run home run to back Eduardo Rodriguez in his first start at Fenway Park since 2019, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox lineup: Xander Bogaerts sits vs. White Sox on Patriots’ Day; Marwin Gonzalez playing shortstop The Red Sox will look to salvage a series split on Patriots' Day.

APRIL 19, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Swats first homer Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Gonzalez smacked the go-ahead hit when he kicked off a four-run eighth inning with his first home run -- and first extra-base hit -- of the season. His defensive versatility has been on display early, as Gonzalez has played five different positions through 12 games. However, he's batting just .216 (8-for-37).

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

Wearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marwin Gonzalez homer sparks four-run burst in the eighth inning as Red Sox beat White Sox - The Boston Globe It was his first home run for the Red Sox.

APRIL 17, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive performance Thursday Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a stolen base Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Gonzalez returned to the starting lineup after missing out on a start for the first time this season Wednesday. He put together a strong performance, reaching base three times and also swiping his second bag of the season. Even so, it's been a relatively uninspiring start to the campaign for Gonzalez, as he has only four hits in 25 plate appearances with no extra-base knocks.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for first time Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Gonzalez doesn't have a direct path to an everyday gig at any one position, but his ability to play all over the infield and outfield has allowed him to hold down a quasi-full-time role so far this season. He started each of Boston's first five games, going 3-for-16 with two runs. Gonzalez will head to the bench while manager Alex Cora keeps Christian Vazquez's bat in the lineup at DH, but the utility man still looks like he'll still have a decent chance at picking up at least three or four starts per week moving forward.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez's 2-run double in 12th lifts Red Sox over Rays 6-5

Randy Arozarena got twisted around in deep right field on J

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lines up at fourth position Gonzalez started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Gonzalez filled in for a struggling Bobby Dalbec, who's 0-for-10 with five strikeouts over the first three games. Gonzalez has started all four games to open the season, lining up at four different positions: left field, second base, third base and first base. Manager Alex Cora has history with Gonzalez from their days in Houston and will surely keep rolling him out across the field. Gonzalez has gone 3-for-11 with two walks, an RBI and two runs scored to open the season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE