MICHAEL WACHA NEWS

Kiermaier knocks in 4, Rays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway

Kevin Kiermaier hit an early three-run double and broke a tie with an RBI grounder during a four-run sixth inning that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 8-4

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

When Red Sox's Alex Cora Expects Michael Wacha To Return To Rotation Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gives his projection for when he expects starter Michael Wacha to return to the rotation.

JULY 5, 2022 • NESN.COM

Expected to avoid IL Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Wacha (dead arm) will have his next start pushed back but is expected to avoid the 15-day injured list, Jon Morosi of MLB Network report...

Impact Cora didn't specify when exactly he expects Wacha to make his next start, but the skipper sounded optimistic that the right-hander would overcome his bout with dead arm in quick fashion. Until Wacha is able to throw a bullpen session, however, the Red Sox might not be able to offer up a clear target date for his return to the rotation.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox win 8th straight on Fourth of July, beat Rays 4-0

Trevor Story hit a solo homer, Kutter Crawford pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief and the Boston Red Sox won their eighth straight Fourth of July game, beating the Tampa Bay R...

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially scratched from start Wacha (arm) has been scratched from Monday's scheduled start against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora hinted Sunday that Wacha might not make his scheduled start due to dead arm, and he'll officially be held out against Tampa Bay. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return or whether he'll require a trip to the injured list. However, Austin Davis will start a bullpen game for the Red Sox on Monday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox might scratch Michael Wacha (tired arm), start Kutter Crawford on Monday vs. Rays The Red Sox might once again have to call upon a rookie starter to pitch Monday.

JULY 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Might not start Monday Manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Wacha could be scratched from Monday's scheduled start against the Rays since he's dealing with a heavy arm, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Rep...

Impact Wacha gave up four runs in five innings during Tuesday's start against Toronto, and he's dealing with an arm issue ahead of his next turn through the rotation. While Cora said that a decision hasn't yet been made regarding Wacha's status, Kutter Crawford would likely step in to start if Wacha is unavailable.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays score 6 in the fifth inning for 7-3 win over Blue Jays

Shane Baz pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Harold Ramírez and Randy Arozarena hit two-run home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Cora On What Went Wrong For Michael Wacha In Red Sox Loss Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha gave up four earned runs in an unusually shaky start, allowing 10 baserunners in the 6-5 loss.

JUNE 29, 2022 • NESN.COM

10 baserunners in no-decision Wacha allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings. He did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-5 loss in Toronto.

Impact Wacha got off to a rough start, allowing three hits and two walks in Toronto's three-run first inning. He allowed three more hits in the third inning, leading to the fourth run against him. The veteran struggled with command Tuesday and needed 90 pitches to complete the five innings. His three walks tied his season-high and were a departure from the excellent control he displayed in his previous six starts, issuing just five free passes in 34.2 innings in that span.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero's run-scoring hit in 9th leads Toronto over Boston

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB.com Names Michael Wacha As Red Sox's 'Stealth Candidate' For All-Star Game The Red Sox are well-represented on the MLB All-Star Game ballot, but one player in particular deserves to be part of the conversation.

JUNE 28, 2022 • NESN.COM

Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games

Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game win...

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improves to 6-1 Wacha (6-1) earned the win over Detroit on Wednesday, completing six innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven.

Impact Wacha got off to a rough start in the outing, serving up a two-run homer to Javier Baez in the first inning. The right-hander settled down from there, keeping the Tigers off the scoreboard for the remainder of his start. Along the way, Wacha racked up a season-high seven strikeouts. It has been a resurgent campaign for the veteran hurler, as he boasts a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 65.1 innings. His six wins rank second on the club.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder hits 2-run homer as Red Sox sweep Tigers, 6-2

Rob Refsnyder hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Boston Red Sox posted their third series sweep of the season, powering past the Detroit Tigers 6-2

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox host the Tigers, aim to continue home win streak

The Boston Red Sox, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Story's 3-run HR out of Fenway helps Red Sox beat Tigers 5-4

Trevor Story hit a three-run homer out of Fenway Park, Christian Vázquez added a solo shot for a key run in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in Friday's win Wacha (5-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in a 6-5 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out five.

Impact Aside from a solo homer by Nolan Arenado in the second inning, Wacha stifled the Cardinals' bats and got some revenge against the team that drafted him in the first round in 2012 before cutting him loose ahead of the 2020 campaign. The right-hander has a remarkable 2.28 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB through 59.1 innings despite lasting at least six innings only twice in 11 starts.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Michael Wacha Appreciative Of Start Against Mentor Wainwright Michael Wacha and Adam Wainwright occupied the same rotation for seven years. On Friday, they faced each other for the first time.

JUNE 18, 2022 • NESN.COM

Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals' rally in 9th

Michael Wacha pitched neatly into the sixth inning against his former team and the Boston Red Sox held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Braves (14 wins in row) vs Cubs (10 Ls in row)

Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves aim for their 15th straight win, which would tie for the longest streak in franchise history in the post-1900 era

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games

Paul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red So...

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision in short outing Wacha registered a no-decision during Saturday's 7-6 loss to Seattle, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Impact Wacha was staked to a three-run lead before he took the mound but surrendered two runs apiece in each of the first two innings to fall behind early. The 30-year-old righty has now permitted more than two runs in just two of 10 starts and sports a dazzling 2.33 ERA through 54 innings, though his 6.0 K/9 is on pace for the lowest rate of his career by far. Wacha is slated to pitch again next weekend at home against St. Louis.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE