Whitlock (1-1) recorded the loss Thursday, allowing an unearned run on four hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings in a 1-0 loss to the Blue Jays.
#1 P
Chris Sale: Throws bullpen session
Apr 28th
Sale (ribs) threw seven pitches during a bullpen session this week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Michael Wacha: Another solid performance
Apr 28th
Wacha (2-0) allowed one run on four hits over six innings Wednesday to earn the victory in Toronto. He struck out five and walked two.
#1 SS
Xander Bogaerts: Receiving Thursday off
Apr 27th
Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts will have a rest day in the series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. The shortstop went 4-for-4 with a walk, two runs and an RBI during Wednesday's 7-1 win over Toronto.
Pivetta didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on three hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.
#2 1B
Enrique Hernandez: Down in order again
Apr 27th
Hernandez batted fifth and went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.
Strahm (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits over one-third of an inning and was tagged with Monday's loss against Toronto.
#1 P
Nathan Eovaldi: Settles for no-decision Monday
Apr 26th
Eovaldi didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
#1 LF
Alex Verdugo: Stays hot
Apr 19th
Verdugo went 2-for-3 with an intentional walk, a double and a run scored in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins.
#1 CF
Ceddanne Rafaela: Red-hot start in High-A
Apr 18th
Rafaela is hitting .395/.422/.861 with five homers, 11 RBI and four steals through nine games with High-A Greenville.
#1 LF
Jarren Duran: Back from injured list
Apr 17th
Duran (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list at Triple-A Worcester and is expected to play Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
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#1 RF
Teoscar Hernandez: Full workout on tap Friday
Apr 29th
Hernandez (oblique) is going through a full workout Friday and is hitting off a pitching machine, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
#5 P
Bowden Francis: Optioned to minors
Apr 29th
Francis was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Romano recorded the save Thursday, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning in a 1-0 win over the Red Sox.
#6 P
Alek Manoah: Brilliant in fourth win
Apr 29th
Manoah (4-0) recorded the win, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox.
#3 BP
Trent Thornton: Takes loss Wednesday
Apr 28th
Thornton (0-1) took the loss Wednesday after allowing two runs on three hits across one inning during the Red Sox's 7-1 victory.
#1 2B
Otto Lopez: Rehabbing at Single-A
Apr 27th
Lopez (oblique) began a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on Saturday and has gone hitless with a walk and RBI over eight plate appearances through two games.
Espinal isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
#1 LF
Lourdes Gurriel: Returns to lineup
Apr 27th
Gurriel is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
#1 RF
George Springer: Slugs fourth homer
Apr 27th
Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox.
#1 P
Kevin Gausman: Fans nine in no-decision
Apr 27th
Gausman didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox, allowing one unearned run on four hits over six innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.
Bichette went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.
#1 3B
Matt Chapman: Mashes third homer
Apr 26th
Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.
#4 P
Jose Berrios: Fades late in no-decision
Apr 26th
Berrios didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over seven-plus innings. He struck out four.
#3 1B
Cavan Biggio: Moves to COVID-19 IL
Apr 25th
Biggio was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
#1 P
Yusei Kikuchi: Walks five in no-decision
Apr 24th
Kikuchi allowed four runs (two earned) on three hits and five walks over 3.2 innings in Sunday's loss to Houston. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.
#9 BP
Tim Mayza: Nabs win Friday
Apr 23rd
Mayza (1-0) picked up the win Friday against the Astros, striking out two over a perfect inning of relief.
#2 BP
Julian Merryweather: Pitching through knee issue
Apr 19th
Merryweather is dealing with right knee discomfort but has been cleared to continue pitching, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
#1 C
Gabriel Moreno: Hot start for Buffalo
Apr 18th
Moreno has hit safely in all four games so far for Triple-A Buffalo, going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles and a 1:2 BB:K.