AUGUST 12, 2021•MLB.COM
Fear the beard: Kittredge keeps dominatingBOSTON -- On Aug. 11, 2020, Andrew Kittredge walked off the mound at Fenway Park uncertain what his future might hold. Opening for the Rays...
Notes: Richards to 'pen; Plawecki earns timeBOSTON -- For the second time in less than a week, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has moved a starting pitcher to the bullpen. Wednesday’s announ...
AUGUST 11, 2021•MLB.COM
Connor Wong - Called up WednesdayWong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 25-year-old was sent to the minors Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league club as catching depth after Christian Vazquez was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday. Wong has gone 3-for-12 with a double, two runs, a walk and seven strikeouts in five big-league appearances this year.
AUGUST 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Christian Vázquez - Moves to bereavement listVazquez was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ImpactVazquez was held out of Wednesday's lineup versus the Rays, and he'll actually be away from the team for a few days to spend some time with his family. Connor Wong was promoted from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move to bolster Boston's catching depth.
AUGUST 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Oliver Drake - Throwing againDrake (elbow/neck/back) was recently cleared to resume a throwing program, but he remains without a clear target date for a return from the 60-day injured list, Neil Solondz of the...
ImpactDrake has been sidelined all season while recovering from a right flexor strain suffered during the 2020 playoffs, and his return timeline was pushed back in mid-July when he was shut down after experiencing recurring neck and back soreness. He appears to have moved past the latter two injuries, but he'll still require additional time to get his arm in game condition. Since Drake has yet to even begin a minor-league rehab assignment, he appears unlikely to make his 2021 debut for the Rays until September.
AUGUST 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Thompson - Rehab assignment coming soonManager Kevin Cash said Thompson (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League early next week, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network report...
ImpactBefore the Rays map out a rehab schedule for Thompson, he'll first need to make it through a live batting practice session Friday without issue. Thompson currently resides on the 60-day injured list and isn't eligible to rejoin the Tampa Bay bullpen until late August.
AUGUST 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
J.P. Feyereisen - Closing in on rehab assignmentTampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said Feyereisen (biceps) could begin a rehab assignment early next week in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Netw...
ImpactThe rehab assignment will be contingent on Feyereisen coming out of his live batting practice session Friday no worse for the wear. Feyereisen posted a 2.42 ERA and gathered three saves and three holds in 21 relief appearances for Tampa Bay before landing on the injured list in late July with right biceps tendinitis.
AUGUST 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
