RAFAEL DEVERS NEWS

Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5

Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning, Matt Carpenter homered among three hits in his first start in left field in a decade and the New York Yankees beat...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Saturday Devers (back) won't play Saturday against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Devers tweaked his back while hitting the railing on a foul ball Friday and was ultimately removed from the game in the top of the fifth inning. However, the right-hander is considered day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

José Ramírez not an All-Star starter, but that doesn't mean he won't be there: Guardians Takeaways Ramírez lost the final vote for a starting nod on the American League squad to Boston's Rafael Devers.

JULY 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Dealing with low back pain Devers exited Friday's game against the Yankees due to low back pain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Devera appeared to tweak his back injury during an at-bat in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively in the top of the fifth. He was sidelined for two games earlier in the week due to a combination of hamstring and back tightness, but it's unclear whether his current injury will impact his availability.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's game Devers was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees in the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent lower-back injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Devers struck out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday and appeared to be wincing and grabbing his lower back in the dugout prior to being replaced defensively in the top of the fifth. He missed two games earlier this week due to back tightness, but it's not yet clear whether his current injury will force him to miss additional time.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Plenty of LA All-Stars; Ray to face former team

Los Angeles will be well represented in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers repeats as AL's All-Star at third BOSTON -- Backed by his big bat and joy for the game, Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers has been voted by the fans to start for the American Lea...

JULY 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rafael Devers wins second straight All-Star start in fan vote - The Boston Globe Devers is the lone Red Sox starter for the game July 19 at LA’s Dodger Stadium, entering Friday evening batting .330/.387/.598 with a .986 O...

JULY 8, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dod...

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox's Rafael Devers Named All-Star Starter For American League Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers was named the starting third baseman for the American League All-Star team on Friday.

JULY 8, 2022 • NESN.COM

MLB Odds: Rafael Devers Still Ridiculous AL MVP Bargain Rafael Devers looks more and more like the AL MVP seemingly every week, and he might have a little bit of betting value right now.

JULY 8, 2022 • NESN.COM

Wandy Peralta comes in and does what Gerrit Cole couldn't ... get Rafael Devers out Gerrit Cole left the mound at Fenway looking for answers on how to stop Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers Thursday night.

JULY 8, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Outside of Rafael Devers, a dreadful night to begin a dreary-seeming weekend for Red Sox It's fine. Really. Because it sure feels too late for the Red Sox to catch the Yankees Read the story on Boston.com.

JULY 8, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Yankees' Gerrit Cole explains 'WTF' moment against Red Sox's Rafael Devers New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole got the win over the Boston Red Sox, but third baseman Rafael Devers continued to haunt him.

JULY 8, 2022 • NJ.COM

Red Sox host New York Yankees, look to break home slide

The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees looking to break a three-game home skid

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard twice Devers went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and five RBI on Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Devers returned to the lineup after a two-game absence caused by minor back and hamstring injuries. He didn't show any signs of discomfort or rust, as he took Gerrit Cole yard twice to bring his homer total on the season to 19. Overall, Devers is hitting .330/.387/.598 across 351 plate appearances on the campaign.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees flex muscles, division lead in victory over Red Sox

The Red Sox made it entertaining, but ultimately, the Yankees asserted their AL East dominance on Thursday, Jake Mintz writes.

JULY 8, 2022

Gerrit Cole 'open to suggestions' on how to get Rafael Devers out Devers has four home runs in his last three games vs. Cole.

JULY 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox waste Rafael Devers' two home runs, fall to Yankees, 6-5 Devers drives in five, but a defensive miscue provided the decisive New York run.

JULY 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Donaldson's slam leads Yankees past Devers, Red Sox 6-5

Josh Donaldson hit a grand slam, Aaron Hicks homered on the next pitch and the New York Yankees held on to beat Boston 6-5

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Devers' Success Vs. Yankees Puts Him In Rare Red Sox Company Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit his way into an exclusive group against the Yankees on Thursday night.

JULY 8, 2022 • NESN.COM

Cleared to play Thursday Devers (hamstring/back) will start at third base and bat second in Thursday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact A sore right hamstring in addition to a bout with back tightness prompted the Red Sox to hold Devers out for the final two games of their series with the Rays, but the 25-year-old is ready to go for the start of a four-game set with Boston's biggest rival. Before his absence, Devers was running hot at the plate with a .318/.388/.455 slash line over his previous 10 starts.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Kluber shuts down Red Sox bats in righty Bello's debut

Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Bos...

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday with minor injuries Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Devers won't start Wednesday against the Rays while tending to a "little bit" of right hamstring soreness and back tightness, Steve Hewitt of the Bos...

Impact When Devers sat out Tuesday's 8-4 loss, the prevailing thought was that he was receiving a routine maintenance day after starting each of Boston's previous 10 contests. However, Cora clarified Wednesday that the 25-year-old is banged up with multiple minor injuries, though none appear significant enough to result in a trip to the 10-day injured list. In fact, Cora indicated that Devers will be available off the bench if needed Wednesday, per Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Christian Arroyo will fill in at third base Wednesday in place of Devers, who could be ready to go for Thursday's series opener with the Yankees.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians José Ramírez has 'big moment genes' and deserves All-Star nod over Rafael Devers Ramírez is seeking his fourth trip to the Midsummer Classic and third starting spot.

JULY 6, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM