Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox - News - September 06, 2021 | FOX Sports

Rays vs

-

Red Sox

-

-

-

・September 6, 2021 September 06 Sep 06

Meadows hits inside-the-park HR in 9th for Rays

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
TB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
BOS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Kiké Hernández - Starting TuesdayHernandez (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

ImpactHernandez rejoined the Red Sox on Monday, and manager Alex Cora confirmed Tuesday that Hernandez will return to the lineup and start in center field. The 30-year-old had been sidelined since Aug. 27 after he tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Francisco Mejía - Not in Tuesday's lineupMejia (shoulder) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactMejia started Monday's game but was removed from the game due to a right shoulder contusion after he was hit by a foul tip. Although Mike Zunino will start behind the dish, Mejia is reportedly feeling "a lot better" Tuesday, so he could be available off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Austin Meadows - Not starting TuesdayMeadows isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactMeadows has recorded extra-base hits in each of his last three appearances, and he's gone 4-for-13 with two homers, a double, four RBI and three runs during that time. Randy Arozarena will shift to left field while Manuel Margot starts in right.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe - On bench against left-handerLowe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactLowe will be out of the lineup for a second straight game since left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is on the mound for Boston. Joey Wendle will shift to the keystone while Jordan Luplow starts at first base.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled RHP Louis Head from Durham (Triple-A East).

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Brett Phillips - Friday activation likelyPhillips (ankle) has rejoined the Rays on their current road trip and will stand in on bullpen sessions over the next few days before likely being activated prior to Friday's serie...

ImpactPhillips played in one rehab game for the rookie-level FCL Rays on Saturday, logging four at-bats as the designated hitter without setbacks. That was apparently enough for the team to get a positive read on the condition of Phillips' recovering ankle, and it will continue to take a closer look over the remainder of the week as he engages in pregame workouts in addition to tracking pitches in bullpen sessions.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ji-Man Choi - Full pregame workout on tapChoi (hamstring), who rejoined the Rays on Monday and fielded groundballs before the series opener against the Red Sox, will go through a full pregame workout Tuesday, the team's o...

ImpactWhile Choi's ability to get through a twin bill with the FCL Rays on Saturday and take grounders Monday without setbacks strongly support the notion he's ready for activation, successfully completing Tuesday's planned activity would offer a additional level of assurance. If Choi's workout goes off without a hitch, it's likely he's activated ahead of Wednesday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE