Bogaerts has 4 of Boston's 16 hits in 11-2 win over Rays
Xander Bogaerts had four hits and the Boston Red Sox got on the board with 16 hits and their first win of the season, 11-2 over the Tampa Bay RaysAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to 2B against righty Gonzalez started at second base and went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.
Impact Gonzalez started in left field Friday against the left-handed John Means, then shifted to second base against right-hander Matt Harvey. Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports Saturday's defensive alignment likely will be used often against righties. "It's just the nature of who we are and what we can do on a daily basis," manager Alex Cora said.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harvey, Orioles beat Boston 4-2 for 2nd straight win
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Set to start in left field Gonzalez will serve as Boston's left fielder and bat seventh in the team's season opener Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact The Red Sox appear set to use a platoon in left field, with Gonzalez starting against southpaws and Franchy Cordero against righties. With the left-handed John Means slated to take the mound for Baltimore on Friday, Gonzalez will begin the campaign in the starting lineup.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marwin Gonzalez does in former teammates, beats Twins with two home runs Alex Kirilloff and Drew Maggi homered for the Twins, who got a strong start from Matt Shoemaker.
MARCH 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Could be option in left field Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that he's comfortable with Gonzalez serving as the team's everyday left fielder to begin the season if Franchy Cordero (COVID-19 injured lis...
Impact After clearing the COVID-19 protocols earlier this week, Cordero is scheduled to put in a full workout Thursday, but he may not have enough time to get up to full speed before the April 1 season opener. As a result, Gonzalez looks like he might have a path to everyday at-bats early on during his first season in Boston, though he'll presumably move into more of a utility role once the Red Sox have their full complement of position players available.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cora's COVID message: Stay safe, your team needs you
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Set for utility role Gonzalez will play all over the field this season, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Gonzalez has played all over the diamond throughout his career, racking up starts at first, second and third base as well as both corner outfield spots. There's no clear opening on the Red Sox roster for him to play every day, making it little surprise that he will continue to shift around the field. Gonzalez will look to bounce back from one of his worst seasons, as he hit just .211/.286/.320 across 199 plate appearances with the Twins in 2020.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox officially sign utility man Marwin Gonzalez to one-year deal The Red Sox officially announced the signing of utility player Marwin Gonzalez on Wednesday, an addition that will add some more competition...
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Joins Red Sox Gonzalez agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Red Sox on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gonzalez played a versatile role for the Twins in 2020, earning substantial playing time at first, second and third base as well as in right field. He should have the chance to fill a similar utility role in Boston, serving as insurance for the likes of Bobby Dalbec and newly-acquired Franchy Cordero. Since posting a 104 wRC+ in 2018 as a member of the Astros, Gonzalez has slipped to post marks of 93 and 66 in the past two seasons.
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17
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Twins beat Reds 7-3, clinch home field in 1st round
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Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1
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Twins hit 3 homers, slow down White Sox with 5-1 win
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On base twice in return Gonzalez (illness) went 1-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Gonzalez played the full game at second base after missing two contests due to illness. The 31-year-old is slashing a mild .215/.291/.333 with five homers, 19 RBI and 11 runs scored in 44 games this season. He figures to be the Twins' primary second baseman down the stretch, although Ehire Adrianza could also see the occasional start at the keystone.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Wednesday Gonzalez (illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh Wednesday against the White Sox.
Impact The 31-year-old missed the past two games due to a non-COVID-19 related illness, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's contest. Gonzalez has hit homers in his last two games and should see the bulk of his time at second base with Luis Arraez (knee) on the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dunning pitches White Sox past Twins for 6th straight win
Dane Dunning pitched seven effective innings, Luis Robert had a key two-run single and the Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central with a 6-2 victory over the M...SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Tuesday Gonzalez (illness) isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox.
Impact Gonzalez was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an illness not related to COVID-19, and he'll remain on the bench Tuesday. Travis Blankenhorn will make his major-league debut as the second baseman in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dobnak scheduled to start for Twins at White Sox
The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Tuesday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Dane DunningSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched from lineup Gonzalez was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an illness not related to COVID-19, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Gonzalez was initially in line to play second base and bat eighth against the White Sox on Monday, but he'll be unable to do so as a result of his illness. It's unclear whether he'll miss any additional time beyond Monday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in back-to-back games Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over Cleveland.
Impact Gonzalez put the Twins on the board with his two-run shot in the third inning, giving him five long balls on the season and his second in as many days. The 31-year-old utilityman is now slashing .213/.286/.333 slash line with 19 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz, Twins power up again in 7-5 win against Indians
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Smacks two-run homer Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run Saturday against Cleveland.
Impact Gonzalez took Zach Plesac yard in the second inning to tally his fourth home run of the season. It was Gonzalez's first home run since Aug. 19, and his first hit in his last 13 at-bats. His playing has taken a hit since the return of Josh Donaldson, though Gonzalez is still a regular option for the Twins at second base.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
