Xander Bogaerts
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Jun 29 2025Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two doubles in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts notched his second homer of the month when he popped a 389-foot solo shot off Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo in the fourth. The San Diego shortstop also roped his 16th and 17th two-baggers of the season in this contest to tally his fourth performance with three or more hits in June. Through 327 total plate appearances, Bogaerts is slashing .251/.327/.362 with five homers, 13 steals, 35 runs scored and 30 RBI.
Jun 27 2025Bogaerts (shoulder) is batting sixth and playing shortstop Friday against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres scratched Bogaerts from Wednesday's lineup due to soreness in his left shoulder, but he's back in the lineup after a team day off Thursday. Bogaerts is 22-for-85 (.259) with 10 runs scored, eight RBI and a couple steals in June.
Jun 25 2025Bogaerts was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Nationals due to left shoulder soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts missed a game earlier this month with the same issue. He's dealing with soreness in the same shoulder that he fractured last season, but the Padres haven't provided any indication at this point that he's had a significant setback. Jose Iglesias will shift over to shortstop for the Padres on Wednesday, and Tyler Wade will enter the lineup at second base.
Jun 21 2025Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder was also caught stealing for the first time in 2025, but Bogaerts reached base four times for the second straight contest as he catches fire in June. Over the last 10 games, he's slashing .326/.333/.488 with four doubles, a homer, seven runs and seven RBI.
Jun 19 2025Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has at least one extra-base hit in four of his last five games, but the homer was his first since May 14 versus the Angels. The shortstop is batting just .235 (16-for-68) in June, which is right in line with his .239 average for the season. He also hasn't provided much power with a .653 OPS while adding four homers, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored, 14 doubles and 13 stolen bases over 73 contests. At his current pace, Bogaerts is in danger of missing the 10-homer mark for the first time since 2015.
Jun 10 2025Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was recently hampered by a shoulder issue, which may partially explain his recent 5-for-35 (.143) stretch at the plate over his previous 10 games. He broke out of the slump with three singles in Tuesday's win, while also included his first RBI since May 27. The shortstop continues to hover between .230 and .250 for his batting average, with Tuesday's effort putting him at .240 on the year. He's added a meager .649 OPS, three home runs, 13 stolen bases, 23 RBI and 27 runs scored across 65 contests.
Jun 6 2025Bogaerts (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth against the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was out of the lineup against the Giants on Thursday while nursing a sore left shoulder. However, the issue doesn't appear to be a serious one as he's back in the lineup for Friday's series opener. The veteran shortstop has slashed .233/.311/.311 with seven steals, two home runs and 13 RBI across 119 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
Jun 5 2025Bogaerts (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts exited Wednesday's 6-5 loss early after experiencing soreness in his left shoulder -- the same one he fractured last season. Though he'll stay on the bench for Thursday's afternoon contest, the Padres appear to be viewing Bogaerts as day-to-day heading into this weekend's series in Milwaukee. Jose Iglesias will fill in as San Diego's shortstop Thursday and could continue to start if Bogaerts misses any additional games.
Jun 4 2025Bogaerts was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants due to left shoulder soreness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 0-for-3 during Wednesday's loss before being replaced on defense to start the sixth inning. Manager Mike Shildt didn't comment on the severity of the shortstop's injury after the game, though Jose Iglesias could be in line for a start if Bogaerts is forced to miss any amount of time.
May 27 2025Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Bogaerts' first multi-hit effort since May 17 versus the Mariners. The shortstop has started to get in a groove, going 5-for-12 over his last three contests. He's back up to a .243/.332/.343 slash line with three home runs, 10 stolen bases, 21 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles through 53 contests. While he's not hitting as well as usual, the 32-year-old remains in a starting role.
May 26 2025Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts continues to be a factor on the basepaths with four steals over his last nine games. His hitting has cooled off in that stretch -- he's gone a modest 6-for-30 (.200) with three walks and six strikeouts, and he hasn't logged an RBI or an extra-base hit since he homered May 14 versus the Angels. The slump has the shortstop down to a .232/.320/.333 slash line with three home runs, 10 steals, 20 RBI and 21 runs scored over 52 contests this season.
May 22 2025Bogaerts is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will be getting just his second day off of the season and his first since April 19. Jose Iglesias will handle shortstop duties and bat eighth for the Padres on Thursday.
May 17 2025Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had slumped a bit over his previous five games, going 2-for-15 with four walks in that span. He rapped out three singles and added two steals Saturday in an attempt to spark the Padres' offense, but it didn't amount to a comeback. The shortstop is up to eight steals this season, and he's yet to get caught stealing. His career high is 19 thefts in 2023, a number he's on pace to easily surpass if he stays active on the basepaths. He's added a .252/.339/.371 slash line with three home runs, 20 RBI, 20 runs scored and nine doubles across 44 contests.
May 14 2025Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hasn't shown much in the way of power overall in 2025, but he's now smashed three home runs in his last 14 games. Despite batting just .245 during this period, the veteran infielder does have 15 RBI and two stolen bases over his last 49 at-bats. As long as he maintains a spot in the heart of San Diego's batting order, Bogaerts should continue to see plenty of RBI chances going forward.
May 4 2025Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts opened the scoring with a two-out, RBI single in the first inning before driving in two more runs in the second with a double. It's an encouraging effort from the 32-year-old Bogaerts, who'd gone just 4-for-29 (.138) in his previous eight games. Overall, Bogaerts is slashing .243/.333/.348 with one homer, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored and six steals through his first 132 plate appearances this season.
Apr 30 2025Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder got hold of a hanging slider from Randy Rodriguez in the seventh inning, hooking it down the left-field line for a two-run shot. It was Bogaerts' first homer of 2025 as he looks to escape his early-season doldrums, and through 29 games he's slashing .253/.342/.364 with four steals, eight RBI and 13 runs.
Apr 19 2025Bogaerts is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will start Saturday's game in the dugout after going 3-for-21 with one run scored and five strikeouts over his last six outings. Jose Iglesias and Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and second base, respectively, against Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski.
Apr 12 2025Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Friday's 8-0 win against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts scored the game's first run in the fifth inning when he began the frame with a single, stole second base and came around to score on a Jose Iglesias base knock. After batting just .264 (his lowest mark since 2014) during the regular season last year, Bogaerts has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, slashing .306/.397/.388 through 58 plate appearances. He doesn't have a home run yet, but Bogaerts has contributed four doubles and four steals while walking at a 12.5 percent clip.
Mar 31 2025Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts extended San Diego's lead to 2-0 with his two-out double off AJ Smith-Shawver in the third inning. He'd later lead off the eighth with a walk before swiping second and scoring on a Brandon Lockridge double. It's been a solid start to the year for the 32-year-old Bogaerts -- he's now 3-for-11 with two doubles and two stolen bases through four games after slashing .264/.307/.381 with 11 home runs and 13 steals across 463 plate appearances in 2024.
Feb 1 2025Bogaerts will be the Padres' starting shortstop during the upcoming season, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego shifted Bogaerts to second base ahead of the 2024 campaign, and he ended up making 85 starts there. However, the veteran infielder did start 16 times at shortstop, with all of those appearances coming at the end of the season after Ha-Seong Kim landed on the injured list due to a shoulder injury. Kim is now in Tampa Bay, which made Bogaerts' return to shortstop an expected scenario. For fantasy purposes, it's important to note that Bogaerts made 20 appearances at the position in total during the 2024 regular season, so he should have dual-position eligibility from the beginning of the season in most formats.
Oct 8 2024Bogaerts (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat sixth Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was removed from Game 2 on Sunday with a hamstring cramp, but he's ready to roll as the series shift to San Diego. The veteran infielder is 3-for-8 with one home run and three RBI in the first two games of the series.
Oct 6 2024Bogaerts (hamstring) exited Sunday's 10-2 win over the Dodgers in the eighth inning due to a hamstring injury, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts launched a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning before exiting the contest soon after with what has been described as a hamstring cramp. Tyler Wade replaced him at shortstop ahead of the bottom of the frame. Bogaerts finished his night 1-for-4 with the solo shot, and his availability moving forward doesn't seem to be in question.
Sep 29 2024Bogaerts is absent from Sunday's lineup against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will get some rest for the regular-season finale, and unless he comes in to pinch hit, he'll finish with a slash line of .264/.307/.381 with 13 stolen bases, 11 home runs and 44 RBI across 463 plate appearances. Nick Ahmed will start at shortstop Sunday and bat fifth.
Sep 22 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts launched a two-run homer on a hanging cutter from Chris Flexen in his first trip to the plate to put San Diego up 2-0 early. It marked the shortstop's 11th long ball on the campaign and his fourth this month, during which he's batting just .234 with 10 RBI and six runs scored. Bogaerts has also hit safely in each of his last three contests, though he had gone five games without recording a run or an RBI coming into Saturday.
Sep 20 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has racked up three steals over his last five games, though this was his first multi-hit performance since Sept. 5. The 31-year-old has seen steady playing time at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is on the mend. Bogaerts is up to a .261/.305/.375 slash line with 10 home runs, 13 steals, 39 RBI and 47 runs scored through 104 contests this year.
Sep 15 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts jumped on a hanging sweeper from Mason Black in the top of the fourth and sent it into the stands for his 10th home run of the campaign and his third in September. The shortstop has now hit safely and driven in a run in three consecutive games, though he's still batting just .238 (10-for-42) this month with eight RBI and five runs scored. Bogaerts also has just two multi-hit games since Aug. 23.
Sep 11 2024Bogaerts started at shortstop and went 0-for-4 win Tuesday's 7-3 win against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego had been considering moving Bogaerts from second to shortstop with the timeline for Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) to return from the IL looking murky. Bogaerts' start at shortstop was his first of the campaign, though he had been used there four times previously this year and had played almost exclusively at the position before shifting to second base to begin this season. Jake Cronenworth shifted from first base to second Tuesday while Donovan Solano started at first base, and that could be the most common configuration for the Padres moving forward -- at least against right-handed pitchers -- for as long as Kim remains sidelined.
Sep 9 2024The Padres are mulling the possibility of moving Bogaerts back to shortstop as Ha-Seong Kim's (shoulder) progress stalls, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has expressed a desire to remain at second base now that he's become comfortable there, but on Sunday he seemed to be amendable to a move back to shortstop if it meant getting Donovan Solano's bat in the lineup. The 31-year-old moved to shortstop mid-game Sunday versus the Giants after the Padres pinch-hit for shortstop Mason McCoy when they were trailing by five runs at the time. Bogaerts has now been used at shortstop four times this season but has not made a start there.
Sep 6 2024Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts jumped on a hanging slider from Casey Mize in the bottom of the second inning and launched it into the left-field stands, extending San Diego's lead to three runs. The infielder would also add two singles to give him his fifth game this season with three or more hits, but his first since July 27 against Baltimore. The long ball was Bogaerts' eighth of the campaign, and he's now batting .357 (5-for-14) in September with three RBI and three runs scored.
Aug 30 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Friday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts walked and stole second base in the fourth inning before capping off his night with a ninth-inning homer. He snapped a 13-game homerless drought and has gone deep just twice in 27 games this month. However, since returning from the injured list in July, Bogaerts has gone 50-for-152 (.329) through 40 games. He owns a .268/.311/.372 slash line with seven homers and nine steals through 87 games.
Aug 29 2024Bogaerts is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in St. Louis, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had a day off in his second game back from the injured list back on July 13, but Thursday's contest will mark the first time he's been out of the lineup since then. Donovan Solano will enter the lineup in his place at designated hitter, with Jake Cronenworth covering second base and Luis Arraez manning third base.
Aug 27 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in a 7-4 win over St. Louis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' RBI came on a sacrifice fly in the fifth frame. The second baseman is batting a respectable .276 in August, but he has only one homer and a modest nine RBI through 23 games. The lack of power and run production has been a season-long issue for Bogaerts -- he has just six home runs and 29 RBI across 83 contests overall.
Aug 18 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over Colorado while also drawing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts walked and stole second in his second trip to the plate before then getting caught trying to steal third. The second baseman would add singles in each of his next two at-bats, with the latter one driving home Jurickson Profar to extend San Diego's lead to seven runs. It was the fifth multi-hit performance this month for Bogaerts and he's now hit safely in five of his last six games. He's slashing .268 (15-for-56) in August with six RBI, eight runs and just three extra-base hits while Saturday's stolen base marked his seventh of the campaign.
Aug 16 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The long ball was Bogaerts' first since July 28. Over the 14 games in between homers, he went 14-for-56 (.250) with two doubles, five RBI and seven runs scored. The infielder is up to six homers, six stolen bases, 25 RBI, 38 runs scored, 11 doubles and a triple while slashing .267/.308/.373 over 73 contests this season.
Aug 5 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was one of four Padres with multiple hits on the afternoon, though neither of his hits went for extra bases. He did manage to steal a bag in the seventh for his sixth stolen base of the year. Bogaerts has remained scorching hot at the plate since returning to the lineup from a fractured left shoulder July 12. In 16 games he's played since then, he's only gone hitless twice and has posted 10 multi-hit efforts. He's slashed .438/.456/.578 with a homer, seven RBI, 10 runs, two steals and a 2:7 BB:K over that span.
Jul 29 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday in a loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts temporarily brought San Diego to within a run with his two-run blast to left field in the sixth inning. The long ball extended the infielder's hitting streak to eight games, during which he's slashing a scorching .545/.571/.788 with four RBI, seven runs and a stolen base. Bogaerts is batting .489 over 45 at-bats since returning July 12 from a lengthy stay on the injured list.
Jul 27 2024Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Friday's 6-4 victory versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts belted a big double in the sixth inning, driving in Manny Machado to give San Diego its first lead. The second baseman finished with his seventh multi-hit performance over his past nine contests, a span in which he's slashing .500/.526/.528. Bogaerts has raised his season batting average from .219 to .265 with the hot stretch, though he has only two RBI during that span and hasn't gone deep in any of his past 14 games.
Jul 24 2024Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts kept his bat hot and had no trouble keeping the line moving in the blowout win. He's recorded six multi-hit efforts in seven games since he returned from a fractured left shoulder, going 14-for-29 (.483) in that span, though all of those hits have been singles. The infielder is slashing .255/.296/.338 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases over 54 contests this season, though it appears fantasy managers will have to be patient in waiting for his power to return.
Jul 21 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been hot at the plate since his return from a fractured shoulder, with multiple hits in four of five games since being activated. Bogaerts is now 8-for-21 since his return, but he's still looking for his first extra-base hit since May. The stolen base was his fifth of the season, and he could present value in the second half of the season if he keeps up this type of production.
Jul 13 2024Bogaerts isn't in Saturday's starting lineup versus Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts returned from a lengthy absence Friday, going 2-for-4 while starting at second base. There's no word that he aggravated the shoulder injury that landed him on the IL on May 20, so his absence from the lineup Saturday is presumably part of the plan to ease him back into action. Jake Cronenworth is playing second base in the middle game of the series while Luis Arraez is moving from DH to first base.
Jul 12 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 in Friday's 6-1 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts, who was activated from the injured list earlier in the day due to a fractured left shoulder, was the only Padre to put up multiple hits in the contest. It was his first game action since May 20, and he played the full game at second base, which suggests he's healthy enough to handle a starting role. Luis Arraez and Jake Cronenworth are likely to be impacted by Bogaerts' return, though there's room for all three of them in the lineup against right-handers, at the expense of Donovan Solano. Bogaerts is slashing .225/.270/.319 over 204 plate appearances this season, adding four home runs, four stolen bases, 14 RBI and 23 runs scored.
Jul 9 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) is on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts began a rehab assignment last week with Triple-A El Paso, going 2-for-11 with a 4:4 K:BB in four games. He will continue his rehab with another game or two this week with Single-A Lake Elsinore before facing live pitching at Petco Park. Assuming all goes well, he'll then be back for the Padres' final series of the first half this weekend against Atlanta. Bogaerts has been sidelined since late May with a fractured left shoulder.
Jul 6 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) went 0-for-3 while playing second base in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A El Paso on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After playing as the designated hitter in his first rehab contest Thursday, Bogaerts transitioned to second base in his second game Friday. He's gone 1-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over the pair of appearances. While there seems to be ample time for Bogaerts to ramp up and return to the Padres before the All-Star break, MLB.com reports that manager Mike Shildt wouldn't commit to that Friday, saying "I wouldn't rule it out, but I wouldn't say, 'Yes.'"
Jul 5 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk in his first rehab game with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is expected to require 7-to-10 days on his rehab assignment, so he could be back just before the All-Star break if all goes well. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since late May with a fractured left shoulder.
Jul 3 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment within the next day or two, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had a CT scan of his left shoulder Monday, the results of which indicated that he is ready to resume playing. Acee indicates that the infielder will likely head out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso in the coming days, and team officials have previously suggested that a rehab stint would last 7 to 10 days. Though manager Mike Shildt recently said that there is no timeline for Bogaerts' activation from the injured list, if all goes well moving forward, he could rejoin the Padres for their home series against Atlanta that begins July 12.
Jun 26 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) took batting practice on the field Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres haven't divulged a potential timeline for Bogaerts' return from the 10-day injured list, but his ability to take on-field BP for the first time since suffering a fracture in his left shoulder in late May represents a major milestone in the recovery process. A clearer target date for Bogaerts' return could come into focus in the next few weeks once he resumes running and taking reps in the infield.
Jun 22 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) has been running the bases, taking light grounders and doing one-handed drills in the batting cage, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts broke his left shoulder while making a diving stop in the infield May 20 and remains on the 10-day IL. The veteran shortstop isn't likely to return until July at the earliest given that he has yet to take regular swings. When he does come back, Bogaerts indicated that he will adjust his swing to use a two-handed follow-through in order to protect his injured shoulder. He's undergoing regular imaging on the shoulder to determine when he'll be allowed to start ramping up further.
May 22 2024The Padres placed Bogaerts on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured left shoulder. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts suffered the injury on an awkward dive Monday in Atlanta. According to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, the infielder doesn't appear to be dealing with any damage to his labrum and will avoid surgery, but he'll need significant down time for the shoulder to heal. Bogaerts intends to play again this season, perhaps by the latter part of the summer. With Bogaerts out indefinitely, Luis Arraez is likely to move off designated hitter and see more consistent playing time at second base.
May 21 2024Bogaerts (shoulder) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise, of course, after Bogaerts suffered a left shoulder injury in the first game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta. Initial testing indicated that Bogaerts avoided a dislocation and might not need a stint on the injured list, but he and the Padres are still awaiting the results of other tests. Luis Arraez will handle second base Tuesday and Donovan Solano will be the designated hitter.
May 20 2024Bogaerts had preliminary imaging on his left shoulder come back negative Monday, though the Padres are awaiting additional test results, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder exited Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after he suffered the injury while making a diving stop at second base. Bogaerts likely won't be available for Monday's nightcap, but he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
May 18 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases Friday in a 3-1 win against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts doubled his season stolen-base total with a swipe of second in both the fifth and eighth innings. Prior to Friday, the second baseman's most recent theft took place April 22. Bogaerts has had a subpar start to the season with a .220/.268/.319 slash line through 194 plate appearances, but he's begun to come on of late, batting .350 with two homers and two RBI during his current five-game hitting streak.
May 13 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has doubled his homer total for the year from two to four by going deep in each of the last two games. Prior to the power uptick, he endured an 0-for-15 slump over four contests. The veteran infielder is still battling inconsistency with a .212/.264/.318 slash line, 13 RBI, 23 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles through 182 plate appearances this season. He's never posted an OPS lower than .659 in a full campaign, and there's plenty of time for Bogaerts to turn things around in 2024.
May 12 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sundays 4-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts gave the Padres some extra breathing room with a solo shot off Gus Varland in the fifth. The long ball was his first since April 21, his first RBI since April 25 and his first hit in 17 at-bats since May 6. Bogaerts is still searching for a spark offensively this season, as he's slashing just .211/.264/.301 with three homers, 12 RBI, 22 runs and a 12:36 BB:K in 178 plate appearances.
May 1 2024Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will hit the bench for just the second time all season in what appears to be a routine maintenance day after he had started each of the past 16 games. Tyler Wade will step in for Bogaerts at second base and will bat ninth.
Apr 22 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts took Chris Bassitt deep in the third for his second home run of the year and later worked a bases-loaded walk in the ninth to give the Padres some insurance. Sunday was Bogaerts' first multi-hit effort since April 3, and he's knocked in runs in back-to-back games for the first time since the opening series in Japan. It's been a slow start for the 31-year-old, as he's now slashing .204/.275/.290 with 10 RBI, 15 runs and a 9:18 BB:K in 102 innings.
Apr 13 2024Bogaerts isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been rather underwhelming to start the season, slashing .219/.275/.297 through 69 plate appearances. He'll get a chance to regroup Saturday while Tyler Wade starts at second base, allowing Eguy Rosario to cover third.
Apr 8 2024Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Monday in a 9-8 victory versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts capped a seven-run sixth inning for San Diego with a two-run blast that brought the team to within a run. It was the first homer of the season for the second baseman, and it marked the first time he has knocked in any runs since the team's third game of the campaign. Bogaerts has been quiet to start the season, slashing a modest .250/.304/.327 with 10 runs and six RBI through 52 plate appearances.
Apr 3 2024Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is looking to work his way out of a slump, having gone hitless in four of his previous five appearances and batting 2-for-18 (.111) in that stretch. Even with the cold spell, Bogaerts owns a solid .285 average in 2024 after logging two hits in each of his first three games. Bogaerts also got on the board in the steal column Wednesday, a hopeful indicator that the now-second baseman could repeat his career-high 19 steals from a season ago.
Feb 16 2024Manager Mike Shildt announced Friday that Bogaerts will move to second base this season while Ha-Seong Kim takes over at shortstop, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kim is viewed as the superior defender and won a Gold Glove at the keystone last year, and the Padres new skipper didn't waste any time moving to shore up his defense at a premier position. An eventual move off shortstop always seemed inevitable after Bogaerts joined the team on an 11-year, $280-million contract in December of 2022, but it's a bit of a surprise the transition is happening so soon. Bogaerts' fantasy value for 2024 should rise a bit thanks to dual-position eligibility after he posted a .285/.350/.440 slash line with 19 home runs and 19 steals last season.
Feb 5 2024Padres manager Mike Shildt indicated last week that he could eventually discuss a possible position switch with Bogaerts, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shildt said that Bogaerts is projected to play shortstop in 2024 "right now" but added that he will talk with the 31-year-old soon and indicated that an eventual move to the right side of the infield -- presumably second base -- would be discussed. Bogaerts actually graded out well defensively at shortstop for the second year in a row in 2023, but Ha-Seong Kim is viewed as the superior defender there and top shortstop prospect Jackson Merrill could be ready before long.
Sep 26 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has gone 20-for-49 (.408) with four steals over his last 11 games. The shortstop is at 19 thefts on the year, as well as 19 home runs, putting him just shy of his first 20-20 campaign with four games left on the schedule. He's at a .283/.350/.441 slash line over 151 contests this season.
Sep 20 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After struggling for much of the year, Bogaerts is putting together a massive finish to his first season with the Padres. The shortstop has reeled off six straight multi-hit performances, and through 17 games in September he's batting .471 (32-for-68) with nine doubles, a triple, four homers, five steals, eight RBI and 19 runs. Bogaerts needs just one more home run and two more stolen bases to record his first career 20-20 campaign.
Sep 18 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, a walk, a stolen base and three runs scored in Monday's 11-9 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts didn't get a chance to go for the home run he needed for the cycle, but he showed off some impressive speed Monday. He stole home and hit his first triple of the season in the contest, which was his fifth multi-hit effort over his last six games. The shortstop is up to a .279/.348/.433 slash line with 18 home runs, 51 RBI, 75 runs scored, 17 steals and 29 doubles through 144 contests. He hit leadoff Monday with Ha-Seong Kim (abdomen) out of the lineup -- Bogaerts has primarily hit fifth over the last month.
Sep 15 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 8-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is batting .444 (20-for-45) with three steals over 12 contests in September. He's logged five multi-hit efforts in that span as he seems set to put together a strong finish after a challenging first season with the Padres. The shortstop is up to a career-high 16 steals this year while adding 18 home runs, 50 RBI, 70 runs scored and a .273/.343/.424 slash line through 141 contests.
Sep 13 2023Bogaerts is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop and bat leadoff as Matthew Batten handles second base and hits eighth. This appears to be a routine day off for Bogaerts, who has slashed .439/.489/.805 in 45 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to September.
Sep 11 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Monday's 11-8 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts saw an eight-game hitting streak snapped Sunday, but he was right back at it Monday. His biggest knock was a ninth-inning homer to pad the Padres' lead to 11-7. The shortstop has gone deep three times this month and now has 18 long balls on the year. He's added a .273/.341/.425 slash line with 50 RBI, 70 runs scored, 15 stolen bases and 27 doubles over 139 contests.
Sep 10 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in a loss to Houston on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts put himself in position to score with a double and steal in the second inning, but the Padres stranded him at third. The theft was his 15th of the campaign, tying his career-best mark established in 2017 with Boston. Bogaerts' double also extended his hitting streak to eight games, during which he is slashing .469/.500/.813 with two homers, four RBI, 10 runs and two steals.
Sep 8 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' homer extended San Diego's lead to 5-1 in the third inning. The shortstop has been dialed in to begin September, going 14-for-27 (.519) with six extra-base hits over the first seven games of the month. He's at a .271/.340/.417 slash line with 17 homers, 49 RBI, 68 runs scored and 14 stolen bases through 136 contests in a near-everyday role.
Sep 5 2023Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Bogaerts' second four-hit effort in a span of three days. He's started September hot, going 12-for-18 (.667) with four extra-base hits, three RBI and eight runs scored over his last five games. The shortstop is up to a .272/.342/.413 slash line with 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 48 RBI, 66 runs scored and 24 doubles through 134 contests overall.
Sep 4 2023Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-0 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts produced San Diego's second run of the contest with an RBI double in the first inning and added three more singles and a theft the rest of the way. The shortstop notched his second four-hit effort of the season, with his previous such performance taking place Aug. 11 against Arizona. Bogaerts has three multi-hit outings over his past five games, going 9-for-17 with three extra-base hits and two RBI over that span.
Sep 2 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is up to 16 homers this year, four of which have come in his last 13 contests. While he's shown a little more power lately, he's batting just .220 (11-for-50) over that span. The shortstop is at a .261/.332/.399 slash line with 46 RBI, 61 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 131 games this season, putting him on track for his worst numbers since 2014, which was his first full major-league campaign.
Aug 26 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Milwaukee on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In another quiet performance by San Diego's offense, Bogaerts provided an early spark with his second-inning solo shot. The shortstop has been flashing more power of late, going deep three times in his past six games. However, he has only one other hit and no walks while batting just .174 over that span.
Aug 23 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop took Sandy Alcantara deep in the sixth inning to break open what had been a 1-0 pitchers' duel. Bogaerts is still struggling to get into a groove at the plate, and through 21 games in August he's batting .256 (21-for-82) with three of his 14 homers on the season and seven of his 44 RBI.
Aug 20 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 2 of a twin bill against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 0-for-4 in the matinee but bounced back with a fifth-inning solo homer for the Padres' only run in Game 2. The long ball was just his third in 35 games since the All-Star break, though the shortstop has otherwise hit well over that stretch, slashing .292/.338/.401 with seven RBI, 12 runs and four thefts. Bogaerts has belted a modest 13 home runs this season, with four of them coming over his first 12 contests.
Aug 12 2023Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and one stolen base in Friday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts started his big day with a two-run shot in the second inning. It was his 12th homer of the year and first since July 18, snapping a 21-game drought. During that stretch, he hit .293 but registered a lackluster .659 OPS. Bogaerts is now slashing .271/.344/.402 with 31 extra-base hits and 13 steals through 471 plate appearances.
Aug 2 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hasn't been hitting for much power recently (he has just one home run since July 4), though he's remained productive at the plate, going 25-for-79 (.316) over his last 20 contests. The 30-year-old shortstop would add his 12th stolen base of the year Wednesday, leaving him three shy of his career high set back in 2017. Bogaerts is now slashing .266/.344/.396 with 11 homers, 52 runs scored and 37 RBI across 442 plate appearances in his first season with the Padres.
Jul 16 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts tagged Zack Wheeler for a solo shot in the fourth frame, pushing his season total to 11, which stands ninth among shortstops. In the month of July (12 games), Bogaerts is batting .255 with three homers, eight RBI and four multi-hit performances.
Jul 9 2023Bogaerts received a cortisone shot in his left wrist as planned after Sunday's game against the Mets, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a planned injection for Bogaerts, who doesn't anticipate needing another such cortisone shot the rest of the year. "Looking forward to a nice second half, and I expect that out of myself," he said Sunday. It doesn't sound like this will affect Bogaerts' availability immediately after the break, but it's something to remember in case his left wrist gives him any trouble later this summer.
Jul 5 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts knocked two big hits in the contest, smashing a two-run shot to left field in the sixth inning and plating another run with a single in the seventh. The shortstop has gone 5-for-6 with four runs, two homers, six RBI and two walks over his past two contests, knocking in more runs during that stretch than he had in his previous 17 games combined. In fact, Bogaerts has already hit more homers (two) in July than he did in all of June (one in 22 contests).
Jul 3 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 10-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts opened the scoring in the first inning with a three-run blast, and the Padres never looked back. The shortstop struggled over the weekend, going 1-for-14 across three games versus the Reds, but that small dry spell is behind him. For the season, Bogaerts is up to nine homers, 31 RBI, 42 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 14 doubles and a .259/.343/.397 slash line through 79 contests.
Jun 24 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 13-3 victory over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was just Bogaerts' second homer since the month of April, when he hit six. This hasn't been the best year to roster him in fantasy, as his current slash line of .259/.343/.395 is the worst he's had in years. However, the former Red Sox star still has plenty of time to heat up as the season reaches its midpoint.
Jun 22 2023Bogaerts isn't in the Padres' lineup Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is just 5-for-27 (.185) with an RBI and a run scored over the past seven days, so he'll receive a day off Thursday to regroup. Ha-Seong Kim will shift over to shortstop in Bogaerts' absence, moving Jake Cronenworth to second and Brandon Dixon in as the Friars' first baseman while batting eighth.
Jun 18 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts saw his seven-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he's been sharp lately, hitting safely in 12 of his last 14 games. The steal was also his third in his last five contests, giving him nine thefts on the season. The shortstop is at a .265/.352/.400 slash line with seven home runs, 24 RBI and 36 runs scored through 66 contests, but his recent hitting is much more in line with his career level of play.
Jun 17 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in a loss to Tampa Bay on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' eighth-inning double not only gave the Padres their second run, it also extended his hitting streak to seven games. During that stretch, he's slashing .400/.467/.560 with four doubles, five runs, three RBI and two stolen bases. Bogaerts is a perfect 8-for-8 in steal attempts on the season. The last time he swiped more than eight bags in a campaign was 2017, when he stole 15 in 16 tries.
Jun 14 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has gone 7-for-17 (.412) with three walks over five games since he returned from missing nearly a week with a nagging wrist injury. It sure hasn't looked like it's bothering him lately, though he's now gone 15 games without a home run. For the season, the star shortstop is slashing .264/.348/.403 with seven homers, seven steal,s 23 RBI and 35 runs scored over 62 contests.
Jun 9 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 9-6 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had been out since June 3 while dealing with a wrist injury, but he was able to play all of Friday's game at shortstop. It's a nagging injury that has bothered him for much of the season, so he may not be clear of it, but it appears the 30-year-old will try to power through. He's posted five multi-hit efforts over his last 16 games, but he's hit just .222 (14-for-63) in that span, lowering his season slash line to .256/.339/.393 through 58 contests.
Jun 7 2023Bogaerts (wrist) is not in the starting lineup against Seattle on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will get at least one more game off as he deals with the soreness in his left wrist that has kept him out since Sunday. The shortstop is hopeful he can avoid a stint on the injured list, but if he can't return by Friday, the Padres may need to place the infielder on the shelf so they're not playing a man short. Ha-Seong Kim is playing shortstop with Jake Cronenworth at second base for Wednesday's finale against the Mariners.
Jun 6 2023Bogaerts (wrist) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the third straight absence for Bogaerts as he works through some nagging soreness in his left wrist. It has apparently been an issue since the spring. Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop and bat leadoff for the Padres on Tuesday, with Rougned Odor covering second base and hitting eighth.
Jun 5 2023Bogaerts (wrist) hopes to return to the Padres' lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is missing a second straight start Monday with left wrist soreness. It's an injury which first cropped up during spring training and was fixed at that time with a cortisone shot. However, it flared up again when Bogaerts was hit on the wrist by a Spencer Strider pitch back on April 18 and it's too soon for him to be given another injection. For what it's worth, Bogaerts was batting .347/.422/.556 with four homers in 19 games through that April 18 contest. Since then, he's hit .204/.294/.303 with three homers in 38 contests.
Jun 4 2023Bogaerts (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Bogaerts will receive at least one day off to heal up from his sore left wrist, which has been nagging him for more than a week. After he was lifted late in Saturday's win over the Cubs, Bogaerts said he expects to avoid a stint on the injured list, but fantasy managers should view the 30-year-old as day-to-day heading into the Friars' upcoming six-game week. Ha-Seong Kim will fill in for Bogaerts at shortstop in Sunday's contest.
May 30 2023Padres manager Bob Melvin told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Tuesday that he believes Bogaerts (wrist) will be able to avoid the injured list. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was held out of the starting lineup Saturday at Yankee Stadium due to a lingering wrist issue and then went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his return to action Sunday. The shortstop has struggled to a .528 OPS so far in May after posting a stellar .914 OPS in the opening month of the 2023 campaign. More days off may be coming as Bogaerts and the Padres try to manage the wrist discomfort, though it sounds like he should be able to remain on the active roster.
May 28 2023Bogaerts is hitting fourth and playing shortstop against the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts missed Saturday's game while dealing with wrist soreness, but the 30-year-old shortstop will return to hit cleanup against the Yankees for Sunday's series finale. Ha-Seong Kim moves back to third base with Bogaerts back in the lineup.
May 27 2023Bogaerts will sit Saturday against the Yankees while managing wrist soreness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear exactly when the wrist issue began for Bogaerts, but it's possible it explains his recent downturn at the plate. He's slashed .195/.290/.268 in May after hitting .308/.400/.514 through the end of April. The fact that Bogaerts has played through the issue to this point seemingly gives him a good chance at avoiding the injured list, but the Padres have yet to say whether they expect him to miss a handful of games or just one. Ha-Seong Kim (knee) will start at shortstop Saturday.
May 26 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boegarts is now 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts this season, putting him three shy of his total from last year. The Padres' shortstop has struggled in May after getting off to a red-hot start with San Diego. He's now slashing .179/.273/.256 with one home run in 20 games this month. Through 213 plate appearances this season, Boegarts is batting .254 with a .752 OPS, seven home runs and 19 RBI.
May 23 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop snapped an 18-game homer drought that extended back to April 30, launching his seventh homer of the year off MacKenzie Gore in the first inning. Bogaerts batted only .176 (12-for-68) during his power outage with just three RBI, but this performance could be a sign he's about to turn things around.
May 17 2023Bogaerts will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday versus the Royals, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manny Machado (hand) is on the bench again and the San Diego lineup had another rough showing Tuesday, so manager Bob Melvin is shaking things up. Fernando Tatis will drop down in the third spot with Bogaerts elevated to leadoff.
May 13 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts helped generate one of two San Diego runs in the seventh inning, hitting a double to center field, swiping third base and subsequently coming around to score. The shortstop has had a slow start to the month, slashing .139/.244/.194 across nine contests. He began the season with four long balls over his first 12 games but has gone deep just twice in 26 contests since.
May 5 2023Bogaerts went 0-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts wasn't able to hit safely Friday, but he drew multiple walks for the sixth time this season. His pair of steals were his first thefts since April 10. The shortstop has gone 11 games without a multi-hit effort, going just 6-for-40 during that slight slump. He's down to a .283/.379/.467 slash line with six home runs, three steals, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and four doubles through 32 contests in his first year with the Padres.
May 2 2023Bogaerts is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appears to be a planned day of rest for Bogaerts, who singled and scored a run in Monday's series opener versus Cincinnati and carries a .304/.392/.500 slash line through his first 130 plate appearances with the Padres. Ha-Seong Kim is playing shortstop Tuesday and batting seventh.
Apr 30 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 16-11 win against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Offense was abundant in MLB's first ever regular-season game in Mexico City, with the two clubs combining to hit 11 homers. Bogaerts got in on the action in the fourth inning, blasting a 455-foot solo shot that gave San Diego an 8-7 lead. It was the star shortstop's sixth long ball of the season, which puts him well above pace to surpass the 15 homers he hit in 150 games in his final campaign with the Red Sox last year.
Apr 5 2023Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two total runs and two total RBI in Monday's loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts belted a two-run shot in the fifth inning, marking the third time in his past four games that he has gone deep. The shortstop has enjoyed a blazing beginning to his Padres career, notching at least one hit in each of his first six games and slashing .409/.440/.955 with three homers, seven RBI and five runs over that span. Bogaerts hit a modest 15 homers in 150 games with Boston last season, but he has hit as many as 33 long balls in an MLB campaign (in 2019 with the Red Sox).
Apr 3 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's victory over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts extended the Padres' lead to 3-0 with a two-run shot in the bottom of the third off Austin Gomber, marking the shortstop's second homer during San Diego's four-game set with Colorado. Bogaerts has recored a hit in each of his first four contests with his new squad, and four of his six knocks have gone for extra bases.
Apr 1 2023Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Saturday's victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts connected on his first homer of the season and first as a member of the Padres with a two-run blast off Jose Urena in the first inning. Bogaerts has gotten off to a sensational start with San Diego by picking up five hits in his first 10 at-bats, with three of them going for extra bases.
Mar 31 2023Bogaerts is batting leadoff for the Padres on Friday night against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hit cleanup in Thursday's season opener with right-hander German Marquez on the mound for Colorado, and he will now jump to the very top of the order Friday versus left-hander Kyle Freeland. The 30-year-old shortstop could get regular leadoff looks against southpaws until Fernando Tatis Jr. returns from his PED suspension.
Mar 30 2023Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres were somewhat surprisingly held in check by Colorado's pitching staff, but Bogaerts wasn't to blame. The shortstop was the only San Diego batter to collect multiple hits, and he finished with three of the team's seven base knocks. Two of his hits went for doubles, and he scored San Diego's final run in the fourth inning. Bogaerts' affinity for two-baggers is nothing new -- he slammed 52 doubles in 2019 and averaged 36 doubles per campaign between 2021 and 2022.
Mar 26 2023Bogaerts (wrist) is starting at shortstop and batting cleanup in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was unavailable the past few days after he received a cortisone injection for soreness in his left wrist, but he's made a quick return to the lineup, as expected. It's apparently an issue Bogaerts often deals with during spring training, so there shouldn't be much concern for the upcoming campaign.
Mar 15 2023Bogaerts returned to Padres camp Wednesday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts played for the recently eliminated Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, posting a .267/.353/.533 slash line with a home run and an RBI over four games in the tournament. He'll now likely return to playing in Cactus League contests as he continues preparing for the regular season. Bogaerts will begin what figures to be a lengthy tenure in San Diego after signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the organization in the offseason.
Dec 9 2022Bogaerts' signing of an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres was formally announced by the team Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: News of Bogaerts' deal with the Padres came down late Wednesday, sending shockwaves through baseball. It's now officially been announced and the team will introduce him at a press conference later Friday. Bogaerts' power production was down in 2022 with just 15 home runs, but he still sported a healthy .307/.377/.456 batting line. He'll give San Diego another middle-of-the-order presence.
Dec 7 2022Bogaerts has agreed to terms with the Padres on an 11-year, $280 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres came up short in their pursuits of Trea Turner and Aaron Judge but have now redirected that money into a megadeal for Bogaerts. It's much more than anyone projected that the infielder would get, but it seems president of baseball operations A.J. Preller wasn't going to allow himself to be outbid this time. Bogaerts figures to slot in at shortstop for San Diego in 2023, pushing Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield. It also provides future protection in the event that Manny Machado exercises the opt-out clause in his contract after the season. Bogaerts should be a fine fantasy asset again in 2023, especially if he's able to regain some of that power stroke.
Nov 7 2022Bogaerts declined his $20 million player option for 2023 on Monday, opting out of the final three years of his contract with the Red Sox to become a free agent, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Bogaerts will hit the open market this offseason, leaving approximately $60 million on the table as he pursues what will surely be a more lucrative long-term deal in free agency. The shortstop is coming off of another impressive campaign in 2022, having posted a .307 average with 15 home runs, 73 RBI, 84 runs and eight stolen bases over 150 games. One of the best shortstops in the league, Bogaerts will certainly have an active market for his services this offseason.
Oct 4 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Tuesday's victory over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts crushed a 1-0 curveball from reliever Colin Poche 421 feet to left field with the bases loaded in the fifth inning to extend Boston's lead to 5-0. The slam came shortly before the game was called due to rain. The power display was a promising sign as he had sat the previous two games with a back issue after going 2-for-24 in seven games leading up to his absence.
Oct 3 2022Bogaerts (back) is expected to play Tuesday against the Rays, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Alex Cora noted that Bogaerts' back tightened up when taking swings in the cage prior to first pitch, but he believes the shortstop will be ready to go Tuesday. He'll likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his status for the second to last contest of the regular season.
Oct 2 2022Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is 2-for-24 over his past seven games and will take a seat for Sunday's contest. Yu Chang will take over at shortstop and bat seventh for Boston in the series finale.
Sep 23 2022Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will get a breather after he went 4-for-15 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored while starting the last four games. Yu Chang will take over at shortstop and bat ninth against New York.
Sep 17 2022Bogaerts isn't starting Saturday against the Royals, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hit .304 with two home runs, four runs and four RBI over the last six games but will get a breather Saturday. Yu Chang is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.
Sep 13 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's extra-inning loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts lifted a fly ball 332 feet off Pesky's Pole at Fenway Park with nobody on base to put the Red Sox on top 4-3. The solo shot was Bogaerts' 14th on the season and second in the month of September. He has been hot at the dish, batting .436 (17-for-39) this month.
Sep 9 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 3-2 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts opened the game's scoring with a two-run shot in the third inning. He missed one game while dealing with back spasms but he's seemingly healthy again. The 29-year-old infielder has produced 12 multi-hit performances over his last 14 games, going 27-for-57 (.474) with 15 RBI during that stretch. Bogaerts has improved his season slash line to .318/.384/.473 with 50 extra-base hits.
Sep 7 2022Bogaerts (back) isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts exited Tuesday's loss to the Rays due to back spasms and was expected to sit for Wednesday's series finale. He'll officially be out of the lineup while Enrique Hernandez starts at shortstop and leads off.
Sep 6 2022Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's loss to the Rays with back spasms and will be held out of Wednesday's series finale, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 0-for-3 before being replaced in the field for the bottom of the seventh inning, and he'll sit out Wednesday due to the back spasms. The hitless performance ended a nine-game hit streak for the 29-year-old, and he batted .541 with one home run, 10 RBI and eight runs during that stretch.
Sep 5 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has amped up a quest for the American League batting title. He currently owns an eight-game hit streak and has multiple hits in 10 of his 11 contests, batting .500 (22-for-44) during that run. Bogaerts (.3165) is locked in a duel with Minnesota's Luis Arraez (.3171) for best in the AL.
Sep 1 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, a stolen base and five RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts knocked in five of Boston's six runs in the contest, with four of those RBI coming on his third-inning grand slam. He added a run-scoring double in the sixth and notched a stolen base to boot. Bogaerts has collected multiple hits in six of his past seven games and is slashing .464/.484/.786 with two homers and 10 RBI over that span.
Aug 26 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts scored a run in the fifth inning before ripping a three-run shot in the sixth. After a 14-game homerless drought, he's gone deep twice in his last four appearances. Bogaerts improved his season slash line to .301/.372/.448 with 69 runs scored and 43 extra-base hits through 119 games.
Aug 25 2022Bogaerts (back) is starting at shortstop and batting cleanup Thursday against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts exited Tuesday's game against Toronto with mid-back spasms and was held out of the lineup Wednesday, but he'll return to the field for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old has struggled offensively through 17 games in August with a .209/.239/.343 slash line.
Aug 23 2022Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts (back) will be out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 0-for-2 with a walk Tuesday before exiting the contest with mid-back spasms, and he'll be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. Tommy Pham also left with back spasms Tuesday, so the Red Sox are expected to make a roster move to add a position player, though it's unclear if either Bogaerts or Pham will require a trip to the injured list.
Aug 21 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts tried to spark a rally in the ninth inning, taking Orioles closer Felix Bautista deep, but that was the last run of the game. The long ball snapped Bogaerts' 14-game homer drought. He's hit 10 long balls this season while adding 50 RBI, 66 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a .299/.370/.441 slash line through 116 contests.
Aug 19 2022Bogaerts was ejected from Friday's game against the Orioles for arguing balls and strikes, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a run scored and was tossed after arguing a called third strike during the fourth inning. The 29-year-old should be back in the lineup for Saturday's matchup in Baltimore. Enrique Hernandez moved in to play shortstop in place of Bogarts with Jarren Duran taking over in center field.
Aug 17 2022Bogaerts (lower leg) is starting Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts sat out Tuesday's series opener against the Pirates due to a shin injury but will start at shortstop and bat third following his one-game absence. Over his five games prior to his absence, he went 3-for-18 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts.
Aug 16 2022Bogaerts isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates due to a lower-shin injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old fouled a ball off his shin over the weekend, and he'll take Tuesday off since he's apparently still feeling some soreness after Boston's scheduled day off Monday. Enrique Hernandez, fresh off the injured list, will start at shortstop with Bogaerts receiving an extra day to rest up.
Aug 12 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts and Alex Verdugo ripped back-to-back doubles in the first inning to give Boston an early lead. It was the 300th career two-bagger for Bogaerts, who became the eighth player in Red Sox history with 150 or more home runs and 300 or more doubles. The 29-year-old shortstop joined Carl Yastrzemski as the second Red Sox player to achieve that feat before turning 30. Bogaerts is slashing .309/.379/.451 with nine homers, 48 RBI and 62 runs scored over 108 games this season.
Aug 5 2022Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Fridays' 7-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Bogaerts' hits were singles. He scored in the fourth inning and drove in a run in the fifth to help build the Red Sox's lead. The shortstop has just three multi-hit efforts in his last 13 games, but he's batting .327 (16-for-49) in that span. For the season, he's up to a .315/.388/.459 slash line with nine home runs, 47 RBI, 59 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 103 contests.
Aug 4 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' ninth-inning solo shot would turn out to be the only offense for Boston on Wednesday. It was his ninth home run of the year. The shortstop is already halfway to his home run total for July. Bogaerts is slashing an impressive .312/.387/.460 after Wednesday's performance, although he is trending toward his lowest home run total in a full season since he hit 10 in 2017.
Aug 2 2022Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts started the past 24 games and will receive Tuesday off after posting an .839 OPS across the first 11 games of the season's second half. Christian Arroyo will take over at shortstop while Yolmer Sanchez starts at the keystone.
Jul 29 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, two walks and two stolen bases Thursday in a 4-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts notched the biggest hit of the night, slugging a homer to center field in the sixth inning that was the turning point in the win. The All-Star shortstop also swiped multiple bags in a contest for the first time in 2022, and he's already surpassed last season's total by stealing seven bases. Bogaerts ranks fifth among qualified hitters with a .318 batting average on the campaign.
Jul 29 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, two walks and two stolen bases Thursday in a 4-2 win against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts notched the biggest hit of of the night, slugging a three-run homer to center field in the sixth inning that was the turning point in the win. The All-Star shortstop also swiped multiple bags in the contest for the first time this season, and he's already surpassed last year's total by stealing seven bases. Bogaerts ranks fifth among qualified major-league hitters with a .318 average on the campaign.
Jul 26 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts doubled in the bottom of the first inning before ripping an RBI single off Bryan Shaw in the third frame. He later added a second two-bagger and came around to score in the eighth. The shortstop has now produced seven multi-hit contests over his last 14 games, raising his average from .306 to .317 over that stretch. Bogaerts is still in the middle of a power drought though, hitting only two long balls over his last 50 games since May 28.
Jul 13 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts collected two of Boston's five hits in the contest, and he scored the team's lone run in the fifth inning. The shortstop gave his fantasy managers another reason to be happy by swiping his fifth bag of the season. Bogaerts' power has waned of late -- he has only one long ball in his past 34 games -- but he's otherwise hit well with a .314/.391/.454 slash line over 361 plate appearances.
Jul 12 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-5 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop did a little bit of everything, and his RBI single in the fifth inning tied the game at 5-5 before the Boston bullpen fell apart. Bogaerts has multiple hits in three straight games to snap a slump that had seen him hit just .158 (9-for-57) over his prior 16 contests, and on the season he's slashing .315/.393/.455 with seven homers, four steals, 36 RBI and 51 runs through 83 games.
Jul 5 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a sacrifice fly and a walk in an 8-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boegarts continued his strong campaign by picking up his seventh home run of the year to go along with an impressive .318 average and .391 OBP in 286 at-bats. Although Boegarts' power isn't his standout feature, he likes to drive the ball at Fenway and is slugging .538 at home this year. The everyday shortstop has been a consistent hitter throughout his career and he is living up to his established standards in 2022.
Jul 4 2022Bogaerts (thigh) isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts received seven stitches after sustaining a left thigh laceration Sunday against the Cubs, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. He's being labeled as day-to-day, but Christian Arroyo will start at shortstop and bat eighth Monday.
Jul 3 2022Bogaerts (thigh) is considered day-to-day after receiving seven stitches Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was diagnosed with a left thigh laceration after being spiked on a steal attempt in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the issue was apparently severe enough to require stitches. However, it seems as though he could avoid a trip to the injured list since he's being labeled as day-to-day.
Jun 24 2022Bogaerts will sit Friday against the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for Bogaerts, who winds up with two full days to rest his legs, as the Red Sox had a scheduled off day Thursday. Christian Arroyo will start at shortstop.
Jun 15 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop continues to hit the ball went in June, posting his fifth multi-hit effort in 12 games. Bogaerts is 17-for-43 (.395) this month, and he's added a home run, six doubles, eight RBI and nine runs. It's nothing new for the 29-year-old, who owns a .335/.401/.498 slash line, six homers, 30 RBI, 39 runs scored, three stolen bases and 19 doubles through 61 contests this season. He's settled in nicely to batting cleanup for the Red Sox for much of the last month.
Jun 9 2022Bogaerts isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts remained in the lineup Wednesday after exiting Tuesday's game with right shoulder tightness, but he'll be on the bench for Thursday's series finale against the Angels. The Red Sox haven't indicated that his absence is due to his shoulder issue, but Jonathan Arauz will draw the start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Jun 8 2022Bogaerts (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and batting cleanup Wednesday against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was pulled from Tuesday's contest with left shoulder tightness, but it's apparently not a serious concern since he's back in the lineup Wednesday. Bogaerts is off to a hot start in June with a .945 OPS, one home run, two doubles, four RBI and six runs through six games.
Jun 7 2022Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Angels with left shoulder tightness, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and appeared to tweak his shoulder during his last at-bat, and he was lifted for a pinch hitter during the ninth inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
Jun 4 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts clubbed his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning then gave the Red Sox breathing room with a two-run double in the ninth. It came on a special night for Bogaerts, who set the Red Sox franchise record for most games played (1,094) at shortstop. He's expected to set another record Saturday when he makes his 1,082nd start at short.
May 28 2022Bogaerts will be on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the afternoon game. He'll get a rest during the nightcap, with Christian Arroyo starting at shortstop.
May 27 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a hit by pitch during Friday's 12-8 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old broke things open early with a 423-foot, three-run blast to left field during the opening frame, but Boston's bullpen was unable to maintain the lead. Bogaerts entered Friday's contest with a .212 average and only two RBI over his past nine games, but he delivered his fifth homer and first three-RBI effort of the season in the defeat.
May 22 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts, who was removed from Friday night's game with a back issue, was back in the lineup for Saturday's afternoon affair. The shortstop extended his on-base streak to 25 games.
May 21 2022Bogaerts (back) is starting Saturday against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was removed from Friday's win over Seattle due to lower back discomfort, but he'll start at shortstop and bat fourth Saturday. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-16 with two homers, three runs and three RBI.
May 20 2022Manager Alex Cora said after Friday's win over the Mariners that Bogaerts is day-to-day with lower back discomfort, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was involved in a collision in the top of the eighth inning Friday and was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom half of the frame. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Christian Arroyo would likely see increased at-bats.
May 19 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts gave the Red Sox an early 2-1 lead with a solo blast in the first, his second home run of the three-game series. Across 15 games in May, the shortstop is slashing .281/.364/.820 with three homers and seven RBI.
May 17 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's 6-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old continues to rack up base hits, but Bogaerts is also starting to find his power stroke again. Through 13 games in May, he's slashing .300/.379/.440 with two of his three homers on the year.
May 13 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts gave the Red Sox a pair of insurance runs with his two-run single in the seventh inning. The veteran shortstop is 7-for-17 over his last four games, boosting his season slash line to .347/.397/.463 through 131 plate appearances. However, he hasn't collected an extra-base hit in his last seven games.
May 10 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's victory against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts notched a single in each of the third and fifth innings before adding another one in the top of the ninth and coming around to score. The shortstop has now secured multiple hits three times in his last six contests, batting .346 with three runs and a solo home run over that stretch. Bogaerts has been superb this season, producing a .354/.402/.478 slash line with 10 extra-base hits, 10 RBI, 18 runs and a stolen base across 113 at-bats in 29 games.
May 4 2022Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts took Aaron Loup deep in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 lead that would be erased in the next half inning. He later singled in the bottom of the 10th frame. The homer was his second of the year and the shortstop registered multiple hits for the ninth time in 2022. He now has a .359/.410/.511 slash with 10 extra-base hits, 16 runs and 10 RBI over 92 at-bats this season.
Apr 22 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in a 4-3 win Friday in Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts recorded a hit in each of his first three plate appearances against Corey Kluber, scoring in both the first and third innings. The three-time All-Star has five three-hit games on the season with four of those coming in his last six contests. He is 15-for-29 with six extra-base hits in the last seven games, raising his batting average to .385 for the season.
Apr 21 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After singling in his previous two at-bats, Bogaerts came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with runners on first and second and ripped an RBI double down the left-field line. Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano was able to get the next hitter -- Alex Verdugo -- to ground out to the left side, which scored another run and moved Bogaerts to third. However, Bogaerts was stranded at third to end the game as Romano retired the next two batters via ground balls. Thursday's performance was Bogaerts' fourth three-hit game of the season and his fourth multi-hit game over his last five starts.
Apr 18 2022Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts stayed hot Monday, posting a second consecutive three-hit performance and raising his batting average from .290 to .333 in the process. After having only two three hits in his prior six games, the shortstop has tallied six in the last two days, including two doubles. He continues to remain one of the elite options at his position in 2022.
Apr 16 2022Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning shot off Josh Winder capped the scoring on the day. Bogaerts has had a sluggish start to the season, with Saturday's blast being his first homer to go along with a .222/.276/.370 slash line, but the shortstop's track record indicates he will pick up the pace soon enough.
Apr 13 2022Bogaerts is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will get a day off Wednesday after playing in each of the team's first five games this season, beginning the 2022 campaign with five hits in 19 at-bats while scoring three times and driving in a run. Christian Arroyo will start in his place at shortstop and bat sixth as the Red Sox look to take the rubber match against the Tigers.
Apr 9 2022Bogaerts (hamstring) will bat third and play shortstop Saturday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts left Friday's season opener with a hamstring injury but said after the game that he hoped to return without missing any time. That will indeed happen, and the fact that he'll be a full participant in the field rather than merely a designated hitter seemingly indicates good things about his health. He went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored Friday and will try to keep that momentum going Saturday.
Apr 8 2022Bogaerts hopes to return to the lineup Saturday against the Yankees after leaving Friday's game with a right hamstring issue, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts felt the injury while hitting but believes it to be a minor one. While he thinks he can return one day later, the Red Sox could elect to take a more cautious approach. If he's unavailable, Trevor Story would likely slide to shortstop, with Christian Arroyo starting at second base.
Apr 4 2022Bogaerts (general soreness) will start at shortstop and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll return to the lineup for the first time in four days after the Red Sox rested him while he dealt with general body soreness. The missed action shouldn't hinder Bogaerts too much from a readiness standpoint ahead of Opening Day; he's already logged 16 at-bats in Grapefruit League play heading into Monday's contest.
Apr 3 2022Bogaerts hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game since Wednesday due to general body soreness, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's reportedly typical for Bogaerts to experience the issue late in spring training, and manager Alex Cora expects him to play in the final spring games Monday and Tuesday. There doesn't appear to much concern regarding the 29-year-old's availability for Opening Day, but with the opener only a few days away his status is worth monitoring.
Mar 30 2022Bogaerts will remain the third batter in the order this season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Red Sox manager Alex Cora outfitted a lineup and batting order Wednesday that looked like one that will take the field against right-handers this season. That means Bogaerts will bat third while the recently signed Trevor Story slots in at sixth in the order. Against lefties, Cora is expected to alter the order, but Bogaerts should remain third. Bogaerts is just 2-for-16 through seven Grapefruit League games, but the longest tenured Red Sock and team leader will be safely ensconced between Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez against righties or Trevor Story and Devers against southpaws.
Oct 20 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hit a two-run homer in the top of the first inning that gave the Red Sox the lead for most of the game, but the Astros scored eight runs across the final two frames. The 29-year-old has recorded hits in each of the last three contests and has gone 5-for-15 with a homer, two doubles, two RBI, a run and seven strikeouts during that time.
Oct 9 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and a strikeout in Friday's 14-6 win over the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has recorded hits in each of his first three postseason appearances in 2021, and he was one of five players to have a multi-hit performance to propel the Red Sox to the Game 2 win. Since the start of the playoffs, the shortstop has gone 6-for-11 with two homers, four runs, two RBI and two walks.
Oct 6 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer, two runs, two walks and a strikeout in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had a relatively slow finish to the regular season and hit just .156 with four runs across his last nine appearances, but he put Boston on the board in Tuesday's playoff matchup with a two-run blast off Gerrit Cole in the first inning. The 29-year-old should have an everyday role in the top half of Boston's lineup during the upcoming ALDS against the Rays.
Sep 21 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI on Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts paced Boston's offense, accounting for four of the team's six runs scored. He launched his 23rd home run of the season and also drove in two with a single later in the game. Bogaerts has now recorded five multi-hit efforts in his last 10 starts. For the season, he's maintained a .303/.373/.515 line across 561 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts singled home a run in the fifth inning to give the Red Sox a 4-3 lead, then he drilled a three-run homer to left-center field in the sixth to extend the cushion to 8-3. It was the first three-hit performance in over a month for Bogaerts, who is now riding a five-game hitting streak during which he's hitting .391 (9-23).
Sep 14 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a triple, two runs and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 8-4 win against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts reached base in his final two at-bats with a leadoff triple in the eighth to ignite a five-run inning and a ninth-inning single. After spending the first week and a half of September on the COVID IL, Bogaerts is 6-for-16 with a double, triple and home run over the following five games.
Sep 12 2021Bogaerts is not starting Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be a regular day off for Bogaerts, who's gone 2-for-6 with three walks in two games since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. Jose Iglesias is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday.
Sep 11 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts returned to action after a 10-day quarantine period on the COVID-19 protocols list. He was asymptomatic the entire time.
Sep 10 2021Bogaerts (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting cleanup in his return from the COVID-19 injured list Friday against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was activated from the COVID-19 injured list after finishing his 10-day quarantine, and the club will waste no time putting him back in the middle of the lineup. His return pushes Jose Iglesias to second base against lefty Carlos Rodon on Friday.
Sep 1 2021Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts has been asymptomatic since testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was pulled early in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays after the Red Sox received word he became the latest player on the roster to have contracted the virus. Fortunately, Bogaerts looks to be faring better in his recovery from the ailment than some of Boston's other infected players, but he'll still need to complete a quarantine period before he's eligible to rejoin the team for workouts. With all of Bogaerts, Enrique Hernandez, Christian Arroyo and Yairo Munoz on the COVID-19 injured list, Danny Santana, Jonathan Arauz and Jack Lopez are expected to serve as Boston's primary options at the two middle-infield spots until at least one of four inactive players returns.
Aug 31 2021Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays due to a positive test result for COVID-19, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hit an RBI single before being pulled from Tuesday's contest due to the positive test, and he's now the seventh player that will move to the COVID-19 injured list as part of the Red Sox's current outbreak. Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo also tested positive, leaving Boston with minimal depth in the middle infield. Bogaerts will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days and won't rejoin the team until he clears the health and safety protocols.
Aug 26 2021Bogaerts is not in the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts started the past 26 games and will receive a breather after going 1-for-13 in his past three contests. Enrique Hernandez will take over at shortstop while Christian Arroyo starts at the keystone.
Aug 20 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-0 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop opened the scoring with an RBI single to plate Enrique Hernandez in the first inning. In the fifth, Bogaerts went yard on short solo shot to left field to achieve his fourth 20-homer campaign. He's slashing .309/.378/.526 with 69 RBI, 75 runs scored, five stolen bases and 32 doubles in addition to aforementioned 20 long balls in 115 games this year.
Aug 19 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' opposite-field blast off Andrew Heaney was his 19th of the season and gave Boston an early 1-0 lead. The star shortstop has now driven in a run in six of his last eight games, plating 11 runs in total over that span.
Aug 13 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop extended Boston's lead to 6-1 with his fourth-inning blast. Bogaerts has homered in two of the last three games after going nine contests without a long ball. For the season, he's slashing an excellent .304/.370/.514 with 18 homers, 61 RBI, 70 runs scored and five stolen bases through 459 plate appearances.
Aug 11 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI, three runs scored and two walks Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts delivered a three-run homer against Francisco Mejia in the eighth inning of a blowout game. It was his 17th long ball of the campaign and only his second since the All-Star break. Though he's been quiet in that 22-contest stretch, Bogaerts is riding a modest four-game hitting streak -- three of which have been multi-knock efforts. Even after this modest period of production, Bogaerts still maintains a .307/.375/.514 line across 451 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 1 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Ryan Yarbrough deep in the first inning, helping Boston to an early 3-0 lead that quickly evaporated. It's the shortstop's first homer since the All-Star break and 16th of the season, a good sign that his wrist is feeling better, but Bogaerts is slashing only .220/.292/.341 to begin the second half.
Jul 28 2021Bogaerts (wrist) is starting at shortstop and batting third in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts would start Game 2 after sitting the first contest of the twin bill, and the shortstop is indeed in the lineup for the nightcap. The 28-year-old ended up missing three games due to soreness in his left wrist, but he's back in action after taking a couple days to recover from the injury.
Jul 27 2021Manager Alex Cora said that Bogaerts is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays because he wanted to give him "one more day" to rest his left wrist, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. The shortstop is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All signs were pointing toward Bogaerts dealing with some sort of physical issue after he was left off the lineup card for the second straight day, and now it's clear that he's still managing the minor left wrist soreness that forced him to miss the July 17 game against the Yankees. He'll get an additional day to rest, and assuming he doesn't suffer any sort of setback, he should be good to go Wednesday.
Jul 26 2021Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out a July 17 loss to the Yankees with a sore wrist, Bogaerts returned to the lineup a day later and has proceeded to start in seven straight contests, going 5-for-26 at the dish. The Red Sox haven't indicated that Bogaerts' absence from the lineup Monday is for an injury-related reason, so he may just be receiving some maintenance during a busy schedule for Boston, which is in the midst of a stretch of 12 games in as many days.
Jul 18 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with two doubles in a 9-1 loss to the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts tagged New York starter Jameson Taillon for doubles in the fourth and sixth, but Boston was unable to capitalize on either scoring opportunity. He was lifted for pinch hitter Michael Chavis in the eighth which would normally be concerning given Bogaerts has been dealing with a sore wrist of late, though the replacement could have been precautionary due to Sunday's blowout.
Jul 17 2021Bogaerts is sitting Saturday's game against the Yankees due to minor left wrist soreness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop tweaked his left wrist during a swing in Friday's contest, but he is expected back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
Jul 11 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star shortstop went yard in the second inning off Brandon Kintzler, and now he has 15 long balls on the season. Bogaerts ends the first half of the campaign on a four-game hitting streak and with an excellent .321 average, as well as a team-high .930 OPS.
Jul 7 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop led off the sixth inning with a double and scored on a Christian Arroyo single. Bogaerts added an RBI double in the eighth to pull Boston within a run, but that was as close as it got. The 28-year-old went 0-for-8 in his last two games, but his performance Wednesday put an end to the mini-skid. For the year, he's slashing .323/.385/.535 with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 54 runs scored, five stolen bases and 27 doubles through 348 plate appearances. He's racked up 100 hits in 82 games.
Jul 4 2021Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday at Oakland, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts started the past 19 games and will receive a breather after posting a .925 OPS during that stretch. Marwin Gonzalez will cover shortstop in his place Sunday.
Jul 1 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts extended his on-base streak to 25 games with a third-inning single. He's slashing .362/.422/.564 with 13 extra-base hits, 17 RBI and 19 runs during the streak. The shortstop currently sits fourth in MLB with a .330 batting average.
Jun 27 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-3 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts singled in the second inning and doubled in the third, scoring in both of those frames. In addition, he hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, knocking in Michael Chavis. The shortstop has reached base safely in his last 21 games. During that stretch, he is batting .359 and has an OPS of 1.001 with three home runs, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored. On the season, he is slashing .327/.389/.554, which leads the Red Sox.
Jun 23 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and scored two runs in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox scored runs in two innings -- a five-run third and four-run 11th -- and Bogaerts took part in both rallies, including his fifth steal of the season. He emerged from a slumber earlier this month and is slashing .365/.417/.603 over the last 17 games.
Jun 17 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went deep in two of his previous three games, but he did his damage with two-baggers Wednesday, collecting a trio of doubles for his 22nd multi-hit game of the season. The star shortstop's fifth-inning double was particularly important as it gave the Red Sox a temporary 5-3 lead. Bogaerts is tied for third in MLB with 20 doubles on the campaign while slashing an impressive .325/.387/.571 with 13 homers, 41 RBI and four stolen bases.
Jun 15 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went yard in the fifth inning to record his 13th homer of the season. He's gone on a bit of a power tear of late, as he's delivered three home runs and one double in his last six starts. For the season, Bogarts is hitting .319/.383/.557 with 39 runs scored and 40 RBI across 264 plate appearances.
Jun 13 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 18-4 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had missed the last two games due to a knee injury, but he returned to the lineup Sunday and homered in his first at-bat. However, Boston's offense was unable to keep up with the Blue Jays' hot bats in the loss. The shortstop is now hitting .325 with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and 38 runs this season.
Jun 12 2021Bogaerts (knee) is absent from the lineup as expected Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was scratched from Friday's lineup with a sore left knee. Manager Alex Cora said that he expected Bogaerts to miss at least two games but that the shortstop was in contention to return Sunday. Marwin Gonzalez starts in his absence.
Jun 11 2021Bogaerts was scratched from Friday's lineup because of a sore left knee, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't initially known why Bogaerts was scratched from the starting nine Friday. It isn't clear if the shortstop could be available off the bench during the series opener and for the time being he can be considered day-to-day.
Jun 9 2021Boagerts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts knocked in two of Boston's three runs in the lopsided loss. The shortstop got a day off from playing the field, instead serving as the designated hitter. The 29-year-old is slashing .321/.378/.543 with 11 homers, 38 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases across 246 plate appearances. He's gone 11-for-27 (.407) during his seven-game hitting streak.
Jun 7 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox completed the sweep of the Yankees in New York when Bogaerts' two-run, two-out single in the top of the 10th held up in the bottom half of the inning. It was the fourth consecutive game in which he's hit safely, as he's 7-for-17 during that stretch after recently snapping an 0-for-24 skid. The Red Sox scored 11 of their 18 runs in the series with two outs.
Jun 4 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 5-1 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts plated two with a seventh-inning double, which also snapped an 0-for-24 skid, the longest stretch of futility since his rookie season in 2014. Despite the slump, the shortstop maintains a more-than-respectable .312 average and .911 OPS over 53 games (220 plate appearances).
May 23 2021Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, manager Alex Cora suggested that Bogaerts, J.D. Martinez and Alex Verdugo (hamstring) are all sitting out Sunday for maintenance purposes with a team off day coming Monday. After getting a two-day breather, Bogaerts should be feeling refreshed heading into a two-game set with Atlanta that begins Tuesday. Marwin Gonzalez will fill in at shortstop in the series finale in Philadelphia in place of Bogaerts, who slugged his 10th home run of the season in Saturday's 4-3 victory.
May 22 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star shortstop plated Boston's second run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. He later swatted the first of back-to-back Red Sox home runs with a solo shot to right field. Bogaerts has been among baseball's elite hitters this season, slashing .345/.402/.602 with 10 homers, 30 RBI and four stolen bases.
May 15 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored during Saturday's 9-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was in a 1-for-12 slump before busting out with a three-run shot Thursday, and he added another three-run blast during Saturday's contest. Bogaerts is playing like the best shortstop in the league with a .354/.414/.626 slash line, nine home runs, 13 doubles, 26 RBI and 24 runs through 39 games in 20201.
May 14 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-1 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston's bats slumbered over the previous three games, and Bogaerts was no exception, going 1-for-9 during the team's three-game losing skid. Making a rare start at DH, Bogaerts put the Red Sox ahead early with a two-run homer in the first inning. Despite the recent downturn, the 28-year-old shortstop is enjoying the finest season of his career. He's slashing .348/.406/.603 with eight home runs and 23 RBI over 37 games.
May 8 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His sixth-inning blast off Tyler Wells capped the scoring for the Red Sox on the night. The shortstop is locked in at the plate, and over the last eight games Bogaerts has gone 14-for-33 (.424) with four of his seven homers on the season, adding eight RBI and 11 runs for good measure.
May 4 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was part of the big offensive performance in Boston, smacking his sixth homer of the season in the second inning. He also managed his third consecutive multi-hit game, during which he's managed two home runs, five runs scored, four RBI and one stolen base. For the season, Bogaerts has maintained a very strong .351/.385/.604 line with 16 runs scored and 17 RBI across 117 plate appearances.
May 2 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's loss against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went deep for the fifth time this season and delivered another multi-hit performance -- he has done that nine times already in 2021. The star shortstop has been one of Boston's most reliable weapons on offense this season and is hitting an impressive .349 with a .969 OPS across 112 plate appearances.
May 1 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts, who recently had a seven-game hitting streak snapped and entered Friday's contest with just one hit in his last 13 at-bats, finished off back-to-back blasts in the first inning. He followed up J.D. Martinez's three-run bomb to put the Red Sox up 4-0 after one inning. It was the fourth home run of the season for the shortstop, who is slashing .330/.369/.546 over 25 games.
Apr 25 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was Boston's designated hitter Sunday and made his presence felt at the plate -- he recorded his eighth double of the campaign and plated his 12th RBI of the campaign. The shortstop has now hit safely in seven straight games and has posted two multi-hit efforts in that stretch.
Apr 23 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 6-5 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop launched a two-run shot off Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning to give Boston a lead the team wouldn't relinquish. Bogaerts has three homers on the year, all of which have come in the last four games, and the power surge has pushed his slash line up to .378/.418/.595 through 19 contests.
Apr 21 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Toronto on Wedneday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star shortstop went 15 contests without a home run to begin the campaign, but Wednesday's solo blast to left field was his second in as many games. Bogaerts has been hitting well this season -- he is slashing .385/.429/.585 -- and a power surge will help further cement his status as one of the game's top offensive shortstops.
Apr 20 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a three-run home and a double Tuesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts had six extra-base hits entering Tuesday's game, but no home runs. That changed in his his second at-bat of the contest, when he drilled a three-run home run to center field. Bogaerts also recorded his seventh double of the season and is hitting .393/.439/.557 to glaong with seven RBI and seven runs scored across 66 plate appearances to begin the campaign.
Apr 19 2021Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Boston's annual Patriots Day game starting at 11:10 a.m. local time, manager Alex Cora likely just wanted to give Bogaerts some maintenance due to the quick turnaround from Sunday's doubleheader. Bogaerts started in both ends of the twin bill, going a collective 1-for-6 on the day. Marwin Gonzalez will spell Bogaerts at shortstop in the series finale.
Apr 17 2021Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to six games and has hit safely in nine of his last 10 contests, a span in which he's recorded three or more hits four times already. The 28-year-old shortstop hasn't been much of a run producer and only has four RBI in 2021, but he's seeing the ball well and is hitting an impressive .412 with a .974 OPS over his first 56 plate appearances.
Apr 14 2021Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been seeing the ball well this season and has recorded hits in six of his last seven contests, posting four multi-hit outings during that stretch. The shortstop has yet to go deep this season, but he's hitting a robust .375 with a .894 OPS through his first 43 plate appearances this season.
Apr 8 2021Bogaerts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts went 3-for-3 with two runs in Wednesday's win over the Rays and has had two multi-hit games in his last three appearances. However, Marwin Gonzalez will start at shortstop Thursday, batting sixth.
Apr 7 2021Bogaerts went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts got off to a slow start this season as he went 1-for-12 during Boston's opening series against Baltimore, but he has turned things around quickly and has posted two multi-hit games over his last three appearances since then. Bogaerts has only plated two runs and only has one extra-base hit in six games, but he seems to be turning things around and is now trending in the right direction. He's riding a three-game hitting streak.
Apr 5 2021Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 11-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop led the charge for the Red Sox and was one of six Boston players with multiple hits on the evening. Bogaerts had only one hit in 12 at-bats coming into Monday, but the 28-year-old dismissed any thoughts of an early-season slump in one fell swoop.
Mar 24 2021Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's spring game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts, who missed the first two weeks of Grapefruit League play due to a shoulder injury, launched his first home run of spring training. He's managed to get 25 Grapefruit League plate appearances and should be fine for the regular season.
Mar 17 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will start at shortstop Wednesday for the first time this spring, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been limited to DH duty since making his spring debut last Friday, but he is set to see his first action in the field in Wednesday's contest. Barring any setbacks over the next couple weeks, expect Bogaerts to occupy the starting shortstop spot come Opening Day.
Mar 16 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be limited to DH duties for the fourth time in five days while he works back from a sore shoulder, Bogaerts is on track to make his spring debut at shortstop Wednesday against the Twins as long as he escapes Tuesday's contest without any setbacks. The 28-year-old is well on his way to being ready for a full-time role in the field by the time Opening Day arrives.
Mar 15 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) is pushing hard to play shortstop Wednesday against the Twins, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was the designated hitter Sunday and will DH again Tuesday. If he doesn't get onto the field on his target date of Wednesday, it sounds like that should be coming any day now. He is tracking toward being in the lineup on Opening Day.
Mar 14 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will serve as Boston's designated hitter and will bat third in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox initially planned on having Bogaerts take part in a simulated game Sunday, but he'll instead remain in the spring lineup for the third day in a row. Bogaerts still has yet to make his debut in the field while the Red Sox ease him back from the sore right shoulder he developed earlier in camp, but manager Alex Cora said he expects the 28-year-old to occupy his normal post at shortstop Tuesday against Atlanta or Wednesday against Minnesota, per McCaffrey.
Mar 13 2021Bogaerts said he'll be ready for Opening Day after making his Grapefruit League debut Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts arrived to spring training with a sore right shoulder and has been brought along slowly. He served as the designated hitter Friday (0-for-2). "Yeah, I will be completely ready [for Opening Day]," Bogaerts said. "I feel completely ready right now. Just looking forward to continuing to strengthen my shoulders and working with the training staff and just sticking to the routine we have going on right now." The next steps will be more baseball activities and playing in the field during a game. Bogaerts will serve as the DH for a second straight game Saturday, when the Red Sox host Atlanta.
Mar 12 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will make his spring debut in Friday's exhibition game against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was expected to make his first appearance of the spring Friday, and Boston's lineup confirms he will do just that. He will be eased into action at the designated hitter spot, but barring any setbacks he should be at full speed for Opening Day.
Mar 11 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter during Friday's spring game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was brought along slowly to begin spring training after he reported soreness in his right shoulder March 1. However, manager Alex Cora confirmed that the 28-year-old will take his first in-game at-bats against Tampa Bay on Friday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the field, but Bogaerts has said that he thinks he'll be ready for Opening Day.
Mar 10 2021The Red Sox are hopeful that Bogaerts (shoulder) will be available to serve as a designated hitter in Grapefruit League games as soon as this weekend, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston has been cautious with Bogaerts since he first reported soreness in his right shoulder March 1, but the star shortstop looks to be nearing a return to full health. After he was cleared to resume a throwing program last weekend, Bogaerts will take another step forward Wednesday, when he's scheduled to take live batting practice. If Bogaerts checks out fine during the workout, the Red Sox could clear him to rejoin the spring lineup as early as Friday's game against the Rays.
Mar 9 2021Bogaerts said Tuesday that his shoulder feels "pretty close" to 100 percent and said he thinks he'll be ready for Opening Day, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is set to take batting practice for the first time Wednesday, and assuming that goes well, he will be tracking toward being active on Opening Day. Bogaerts has already resumed throwing and appears to be nearing game action.
Mar 7 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will take batting practice Tuesday and could get into game action as a designated hitter next weekend, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been battling a sore shoulder for most of camp. He's been able to hit off a tee and has begun a throwing program, but the Red Sox continue to bring him along cautiously. The team still expects him to be ready by Opening Day.
Mar 4 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will start a throwing program Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been dealing with a sore right shoulder since early in camp. An MRI taken Monday revealed nothing serious, which seemingly leaves him with a good shot at being ready for Opening Day. He's been swinging for a couple days already and has now advanced to throwing; that's promising progress with the start of the regular season still four weeks away.
Mar 3 2021Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that there is still enough time to build Bogaerts (shoulder) up in time for Opening Day, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cora said Bogaerts is feeling better and that the team wants to be smart about his progression. The All-Star shortstop took 30 swings off a tee Tuesday and it sounds like he is questionable for the start of the season, although there is public optimism in that regard from the team.
Mar 2 2021Bogaerts (shoulder) will take 30 swings off a tee Tuesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports emerged Monday that Bogaerts would be shut down for a few days due to a sore right shoulder, though an MRI revealed no serious injuries. As it turns out, he's only being shut down from throwing. He's not yet ready for game action, but the fact that he's still able to swing a bat supports the idea that there's no cause for serious concern here.
Mar 1 2021Bogaerts underwent an MRI on his sore right shoulder Monday which revealed nothing particularly concerning, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been shut down from throwing for a few days, but the MRI backs up the idea that his rest is purely precautionary. The Red Sox expect him to be ready for Opening Day. If he suffers a setback, playing time could open up for Jonathan Arauz or Christian Arroyo.
Sep 27 2020Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the pair of hits, Bogaerts finishes 2020 with a nice round number in the batting average category -- it's his second straight season batting .300 or better. He had an .867 OPS, 11 homers and eight steals in 225 plate appearances. Bogaerts is under contract with Boston long term, although that does not mean a trade is off the table this winter.
Sep 26 2020Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the second inning, Bogaerts scored Christian Arroyo with a single before coming home himself on a Christian Vazquez grand slam. Bogaerts also drew a walk and stole second in the first inning. The shortstop has a .295/.360/.485 slash line, eight stolen bases, 10 homers, 27 RBI and 35 runs scored through 55 games.
Sep 25 2020Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is riding an eight-game hitting streak, but if he wants to extend it Friday he'll have to do so in a pinch-hit appearance. Christian Arroyo gets the start in his absence.
Sep 20 2020Bogaerts is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak and is 8-for-22 with four runs and two stolen bases during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Sunday. Jonathan Arauz receives the start at shortstop in the series finale.
Sep 19 2020Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was able to reach base three times Friday while also staying active on the basepaths with his second steal of the season. The 27-year-old is hitting .287/.347/.497 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI and 30 runs scored across 199 plate appearances.
Sep 13 2020Bogaerts is getting the day off Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is out of the lineup for the series finale in Tampa Bay and manager Ron Roenicke confirmed that it is simply an off day for his start shortstop. Tzu-Wei Lin will start at the six and bat ninth.
Sep 6 2020Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts homered for the second consecutive contest, this time taking A.J. Cole deep in the eighth inning. He's now tallied 10 home runs this season and is hitting .281/.338/.541 with 24 runs scored and 26 RBI across 160 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2020Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was hitless in his first four at-bats, but he took Blue Jays closer Anthony Bass deep to tie the game in the ninth inning. The solo shot was his ninth homer of the year, to go with three stolen bases, 24 RBI and 22 runs scored through 39 games. He's slashing .277/.335/.525 in 155 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2020Bogaerts isn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will take a seat for the nightcap after going 0-for-4 with one strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Jonathan Arauz will take over at shortstop.
Aug 30 2020Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, single and walk in Sunday's 9-5 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts gave Boston an early 2-0 lead with his two-run homer off Austin Voth in the first inning. He singled later in the ball game and is now hitting .302/.364/.569 with eight homers and 22 RBI on the campaign.
Aug 29 2020Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts opened the scoring with his blast off Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez in the first inning. In the sixth, Bogaerts hit a double and later stole third with two outs. The shortstop's well-rounded effort gives him seven homers, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases in 32 games this season. He's slashing .295/.355/.545 across 124 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2020Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Five different Red Sox had multi-hit nights, but it was Bogaerts who led the hit parade. The 27-year-old is slashing a dynamic .355/.400/.613 over his last eight games with two homers, five runs and six RBI.
Aug 22 2020Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-5 win over the Orioles on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts got the scoring started for the Red Sox with a solo shot to center field in the second inning. Slashing .281/.343/.528, the young shortstop has been one of the more consistent hitters for his club and should see more RBI chances once hitters in front of him like J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers start to heat up at the plate.
Aug 21 2020Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in Thursday's victory over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop registered his fifth multi-hit effort of the campaign in the win and swatted his fifth homer -- a solo shot to left field in the third inning. Bogaerts boosted his batting average nearly 20 points with the effort and is now slashing .282/.347/.506 through 95 plate appearances.
Aug 15 2020Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts gave Boston a short-lived lead in the third inning with a long ball to left field off James Paxton. The homer was his first since he hit a pair Aug. 2, and he now has four overall this season while slashing .273/.351/.515.
Aug 14 2020Bogaerts (lower body) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Yankees, playing shortstop and batting cleanup. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts missed Thursday's contest due to what was described as fatigue in his lower half, though his absence was never expected to be a lengthy one. That fatigue hasn't shown up in his numbers thus far, as he's hitting a strong .293/.379/.517 through 18 games.
Aug 13 2020Manager Ron Roenicke announced that Bogaerts (lower body) will be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts sat out Thursday due to what Roenicke described as "fatigue" in the lower half of the shortstop's body. The 27-year-old will look to spark Boston's offense as they face Yankee ace Gerrit Cole on Friday.
Aug 8 2020Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a run scored, a stolen base and two walks in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has gotten aboard in seven of his last eight plate appearances, thanks mostly to his five walks in that span. The shortstop also added a stolen base for the second consecutive game. Bogaerts is batting .326/.383/.605 with three homers, nine RBI, nine runs scored and two steals in 14 games this year.
Aug 2 2020Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning. He would score again on a Christian Vazquez single in the third. Bogaerts went yard again in the fifth with a solo shot versus Yankees reliever Michael King. The shortstop's big game gives him three homers, nine RBI, and six runs scored in 10 games this year.
Jul 30 2020Bogaerts (undisclosed) is starting at shortstop and hitting fourth Thursday against the Mets, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday with a few minor bumps and bruises, but he's back in action for Thursday's series finale as expected. The shortstop is 3-for-18 with one home run and five RBI through six games this season.
Jul 29 2020Bogaerts (general soreness) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. It will be a one-game absence. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He jammed his back, neck and hips on a defensive play in the first inning of Monday's game, but stayed in for the rest of that contest and also played Tuesday, going 0-for-4. Tzu-Wei Lin will start at shortstop in his stead.
Jul 27 2020Bogaerts jammed his back, neck and hips on a defensive play in the first inning Monday, but stayed in the game and went on to homer and plans to play in Tuesday's game against the Mets, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He made a great play in the field but landed awkwardly and was a bit shaken up. However, he stayed in the game and went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Bogaerts should not be considered injured, but he might not be feeling 100 percent after Monday's games.
Jul 25 2020Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After battling a hamstring injury at the end of camp, Bogaerts was in the starting nine for Opening Day on Friday. However, he'll get a day off in Saturday's day game after Friday's night game. Tzu-Wei Lin will start at second base, batting ninth.
Jul 21 2020Bogaerts (hamstring) is in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Blue Jays, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts was removed from Sunday's intrasquad matchup, but he'll be back in action for the team's first exhibition game Tuesday. Manager Ron Roenicke downplayed the severity of the injury, and Bogaerts' quick return to game action echoes that claim. Assuming all goes well in exhibition play, the shortstop could be ready for Opening Day against the Orioles on Friday.
Jul 19 2020Bogaerts left Sunday's intrasquad matchup with hamstring tightness, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts battled ankle soreness during spring training but appeared to be healthy this summer. Although he was forced out of Sunday's matchup, manager Ron Roenicke doesn't believe that the injury is serious. Given Roenicke's optimism, it wouldn't be surprising if the 27-year-old is ready for Opening Day on Friday.
Mar 5 2020Bogaerts (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat third Thursday in the Red Sox's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston initially planned to have Bogaerts serve as its designated hitter for the second day in a row, but the team changed course and cleared the 27-year-old to make his first start in the field of 2020. Now that Bogaerts is back to manning his normal position, his sore left ankle doesn't look to be anything that will impact him heading into Opening Day.
Mar 4 2020Bogaerts (ankle) will make his spring debut Wednesday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been brought along slowly this spring after reporting to camp with a sore ankle, but he is finally ready to play, and will serve as Boston's DH on Wednesday. With three weeks until regular-season games begin, he should have plenty of time to tune up his swing before Opening Day.
Mar 2 2020Bogaerts (ankle) hit in the batting cage Tuesday and said afterward that he feels "pretty close to 100 percent" and anticipates playing in spring training games later this week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' comments about his sore left ankle seemingly run counter to what interim manager Ron Roenicke said about the matter Sunday, when he indicated the shortstop was "still a ways away" from playing in spring games. That said, Roenicke indicated that he didn't feel Bogaerts was in any real danger of missing Opening Day, a sentiment that both player and manager align on. At this point, the 27-year-old probably shouldn't be downgraded much -- if at all -- in fantasy drafts, as he'll probably only need to play in a handful of games this spring to guarantee his availability for the season opener.
Mar 1 2020Interim manager Ron Roenicke said Sunday that Bogaerts (ankle) is "still a ways away" from playing in games, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roenicke reiterated that he still believes his shortstop has enough time to be ready for Opening Day, but Bogaerts' status will remain in limbo until he's cleared for game action. The 27-year-old had the ankle soreness crop up early in camp and has been able to hit in the cage, take batting practice and field grounders.
Feb 28 2020Bogaerts (ankle) hit in the cage Friday but remains a few days from getting into a game, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been dealing with a sore ankle since early in camp. The issue doesn't appear to be a major worry, and he still has time to get built up for Opening Day, though it would certainly be reassuring to see him looking like himself in a Grapefruit League game soon.
Feb 25 2020Interim manager Ron Roenicke said Bogaerts (ankle) would hit and field grounders Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts' ability to put in a workout for the second consecutive day offers further evidence that his sore left ankle isn't a major concern. The 27-year-old could be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut within the next few days.
Feb 24 2020Bogaerts (ankle) took batting practice on the field Monday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts won't be available for either of the Red Sox's split-squad games Monday, but his presence on the field at least represents a sign that he's beginning to move past a sore left ankle. He'll likely accelerate his activities over the next few days and could be a candidate to make his Grapefruit League debut later this week.
Feb 16 2020Bogaerts will be limited for the next few days due to a sore ankle, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old will get a slightly late start to spring training due to the ankle issue, but it's not expected to be a long-term concern. Bogaerts should return to action sometime this week and could be available for the beginning of Grapefruit League games Saturday.
Sep 28 2019Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk and a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts hit a two-run shot in the first inning off of John Means, but the Red Sox would score just two more runs the rest of the way and fall 9-4. The homer gives Bogaerts 33 on the season, 10 more than his previous career high of 23 and tied with Marcus Semien for fourth place among all shortstops. The pair trails only Alex Bregman, Gleyber Torres and Trevor Story on that list. Bogaerts' .309 batting average is better than every other qualified shortstop who hit at least 20 homers.
Sep 27 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts prevented a shutout by delivering an RBI single to center in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Red Sox would fall 4-1. With only two games remaining in the regular season, the 26-year-old is hitting .306 with 32 homers and 114 RBI.
Sep 26 2019Bogaerts is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is his second day off this week as the Red Sox look to spread around the playing time down the stretch. Bogaerts is hitting .284/.341/.407 with two home runs and zero steals in 21 games this month. Chris Owings is starting at shortstop and hitting ninth.
Sep 23 2019Bogaerts is not in the lineup Monday against the Rays, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts will head to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off following a string of 10 consecutive starts. Through 18 games this month, the shortstop is slashing .274/.338/.411 with two home runs and four doubles. Chris Owings is starting at shortstop in place of Bogaerts in this one.
Sep 13 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The double was Bogaerts 50th, which grants him membership to an exclusive club. He becomes only the second shortstop along with Alex Rodriguez in MLB history to reach 30 home runs and 50 doubles in a single season. David Ortiz is the only other hitter in Red Sox history to achieve that feat.
Sep 10 2019Bogaerts isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts has been scuffling at the dish lately, finishing Boston's four-game series with New York just 2-for-16 with four strikeouts. Chris Owings starts at second base and will bat eighth Tuesday.
Sep 7 2019Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bogaerts plated his 104th and 105th runs of the season, moving him into third in the AL behind Jose Abreu and teammate Rafael Devers. He's reached base safely in 12 straight games, blasting four home runs and knocking in 11 during the streak.
Sep 1 2019Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
Aug 28 2019Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI, a walk and another run scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.
Aug 27 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Tuesday's win over Colorado.
Aug 24 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 11-0 blanking of the Padres.
Aug 21 2019Bogaerts (ankle) is starting at shortstop and hitting third Wednesday against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Aug 20 2019Bogaerts twisted his ankle running the bases Tuesday against the Phillies but said "hopefully it's fine tomorrow," Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Aug 14 2019Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Indians.
Aug 6 2019Bogaerts will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against Kansas City, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Jul 28 2019Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.
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Jun 30 2019Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 12-8 loss to the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 30 2019Bogaerts (calf) is in the starting lineup at shortstop and batting third Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 29 2019Bogaerts left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a left calf strain, Bob Nightengale of USA Today<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 2-0 win over the Twins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk and solo home run Tuesday against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 29 2019Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Indians.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 15 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Blue Jays.Bogaerts blasted his 16th home run of the season in the first inning, followed by an RBI groundout to the pitcher in the third. He's been hot at the dish of late as he's recorded a base knock in nine of his last 10 games, collecting four home runs and an eye-popping 20 RBI over that span. He's hitting .319 through 13 games to begin the month of July.
Jul 14 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and a walkoff grand slam Saturday against the Blue Jays.Bogaerts sparked the rally in the ninth inning, hitting a leadoff double and scoring the run which sent the game to extra innings. One inning later, he sent the home fans happy with a slam off Chris Rowley. The young shortstop is now setting career highs in slugging percentage (.529), isolated power (.245) and wRC+ (135). His 15 homers are just six short of a career high with nearly half a season still to play.
Jul 11 2018Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.The shortstop has banged out an extra-base hit in six of his last seven games, pushing Bogaerts' slash line on the season back up to .283/.355/.526. The 25-year-old remains on track for career highs in homers, RBI and OPS.
Jul 6 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs and two walks in Boston's 10-5 win over the Royals on Friday.This was the second straight game with a homer for the young shortstop, bringing his slash line to .276/.345/.513 through 275 at-bats. His 14 long balls on the season are already past the 10 he hit last year, and the .513 slugging percentage would be a career high if he can keep it up, so Bogaerts should continue to be a solid source of power and counting stats hitting in a loaded Red Sox lineup.
Jul 4 2018Bogaerts is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.Bogaerts moves to the bench following a stretch of nine straight starts that concluded Tuesday, when he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks and three RBI. Brock Holt receives the starting nod at shortstop in the series finale and will bat second.
Jul 3 2018Bogaerts was 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-4 win against the Nationals.The home run is Bogaerts 13th of the season -- and his first since June 17 -- and broke the game open to give the Red Sox a 9-2 lead during a six-run fifth inning. The 25-year-old has a .276/.341/.504 slash line over 272 at-bats in 2018.
Jun 24 2018Bogaerts (finger) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.Bogaerts sprained his left index finger while sliding into second base Friday and was held out Saturday as a result, but the injury will end up costing him just the lone start. The 25-year-old is batting .275/.337/.487 with four home runs and two stolen bases this month and has been a top-12 player at his position to date this season despite missing a couple weeks in April.
Jun 23 2018Bogaerts (finger) is unlikely to play Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.Bogaerts suffered a sprained finger while sliding into second base Friday. He was replaced in Friday's game by Brock Holt, who is expected to start in his place Saturday.
Jun 23 2018Bogaerts (finger) is not starting Saturday against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.Bogaerts left Friday's game after spraining his left index finger while sliding into second base. He's considered day-to-day. Tzu-Wei Lin will start at shortstop in his place Saturday.
Jun 22 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Twins.Bogaerts' two-run double in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and gave him 43 RBI through 59 games. He drove in just 62 runs in 148 games last year, so it appears his more aggressive plate approach has juiced his run production. It also doesn't hurt sitting fifth in the order, a prime spot to come up with men on base, and he's delivered. Bogaerts had two hits with men in scoring position Thursday and has a 1.069 OPS in such situations this season.
Jun 22 2018Bogaerts left Friday's game after spraining his left index finger, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.When sliding into second base in during the sixth inning, Bogaerts' hand protector hit the dirt and caused his hand to contort, which might've led to the injury. Eduardo Nunez batted for him in the seventh. Consider X-Man day-to-day until the Red Sox provide a postgame update.
Jun 18 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and scored two runs in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Mariners.Bogaerts continues to showcase his power stroke in 2018, swatting his third homer in the last four games. For the season, he's slugging at a .518 clip with a .239 ISO, both figures are career toppers. What he's done differently this season is make an effort to swing at more balls in the zone. Instead of working at-bats to get walks, he's taking advantage of hit-able pitches early in counts. It's a similar approach he took in 2016 when he hit a career-high 21 homers.
Jun 16 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Boston's 7-6 defeat to Seattle on Friday.The 25-year-old has now eclipsed his home run total from last season following this third-inning blast off James Paxton, which gives him 11 through 214 at-bats. He's complimented the uptick in power with a .280/.342/.514 slash line, and Bogaerts is on pace for 25 long balls, which would top the career-high mark of 21 he posted in 2016 if he's able to maintain the pace.
Jun 14 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mariners.Bogaerts took Felix Hernandez deep in the sixth inning for his 10th home run of the season. That matches his home run output from last season, and his slugging percentage sits over 100 points higher than his mark in the 2017 season. While he's taken a step back from his sizzling early season start, Bogaerts ranks among the top-10 among shortstops in home runs, doubles and batting average.
May 26 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Boston's 6-2 win over Atlanta on Friday.Bogaerts had cooled a bit following his absurdly hot start to the season, but some regression in his batting average was inevitable, as there was a point where the young shortstop was hitting over .400. His .285/.327/.533 slash line through 137 at-bats remains solid, and Bogaerts' seven homers are now just three shy of the 10 he put up over 571 at-bats last season.
May 20 2018Bogaerts is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts will retreat to the bench after starting each of the last 19 games for the Red Sox, slashing .247/.293/.455 with four homers and 13 RBI over that stretch. Brock Holt will handle shortstop duties in the starter's absence. The Red Sox are off Monday, so look for Bogaerts to rejoin the starting nine Tuesday in Tampa Bay.
May 17 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer during a victory over the Orioles on Thursday.X-Man left the yard for the second straight night and for his sixth time this year, uncorking one off the light tower above the Green Monster with two on to send Kevin Gausman to the showers. Now batting .313 with a .918 OPS on the year, Bogaerts has shown a more aggressive and flyball-based plate approach. He will continue to occupy a vital spot in the middle of this lethal Boston lineup.
May 17 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Oakland.Bogaerts helped out a shaky Chris Sale when he launched a three-run shot in the sixth inning to extend a one-run lead and provide the cushion Boston needed to take the final game of the series against a pesky Athletics team that's been a Red Sox nemesis early in 2018. The homer was Bogaerts fifth of the season, half of his season total in 2017, and could be the result of a more aggressive plate approach. He's swinging at 48 percent of the pitches he's seeing, up from 42 percent in 2017. His flyball rate has also jumped, from 31 percent to 37 percent. The power element has been something we've wanted to see more consistently out of Bogaerts, who hit 21 dingers in 2017 but just 29 over his other three full seasons.
May 12 2018Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays.The fourth-inning blast was Bogaerts' fourth homer of the season, and his first in the month of May. He hasn't quite been able to regain his pre-injury form at the plate, but the 25-year-old still has a strong .296/.328/.481 slash line in 13 games since coming off the disabled list.
May 1 2018Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 10-6 win over Kansas City.Bogaerts made things a little less tense for Boston with his third-inning slam, which erased an early deficit. Nothing is slowing down the shortstop -- not his nearly three-week stay on the disabled or not Sunday's day off. He's 7-for-13 with a double, a home run and six RBI in the three games since being activated.
Apr 29 2018Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts started the first two games of the series after being reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Friday following a shutdown of nearly three weeks due to a cracked bone in his left ankle. The shortstop went 4-for-8 with two RBI in those contests and showed no apparent ill effects in the field, so it appears his absence Sunday is mostly maintenance-related. Tzu-Wei Lin will pick up a start at shortstop in Bogaerts' stead in the series finale and bat ninth.
Apr 27 2018Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.Bogaerts was fresh off the disabled list, playing his first game since recovering from an ankle injury. He's played 10 games thus far and had multiple hits in six of them.
Apr 27 2018Bogaerts (ankle) was activated from the disabled list Friday.Bogaerts was on a tear to start the season, hitting .368/.400/.711 through nine games, before being derailed by a small crack in his ankle bone. He's back in the lineup Friday, hitting in his usual fifth spot. Brock Holt was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain to clear a roster spot for Bogaerts.
Apr 26 2018Bogaerts (ankle) will be reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against Tampa Bay, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts has been on the shelf since April 9 due to a cracked bone in his left ankle. The shortstop will be inserted back into the lineup for Friday's series opener but is expected to receive regular time off for the next week or so in order to stay fresh and healthy.
Apr 25 2018Bogaerts (ankle) will visit with a doctor Thursday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.The second game of Bogaerts' rehabilitation stint at Triple-A Pawtucket was rained out Wednesday, but manager Alex Cora said earlier in the week that playing a second rehab game was not a requirement for the shortstop to be activated off the disabled list. He could return to Boston's lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, pending Thursday's evaluation.
Apr 24 2018Bogaerts (ankle) began a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday for Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to be activated off the disabled list for Friday's home game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.Bogaerts kicked off his rehab by going 2-for-3 with a home run and played six innings at shortstop. Both hits were opposite-field jobs to right field. He'll play another game for the PawSox on Wednesday, weather permitting. Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts could still be activated Friday even if Pawtucket is rained out Wednesday.
Apr 21 2018Bogaerts (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts has been taking batting practice and doing pre-game work on the field, and is expected to play Tuesday and Wednesday at Pawtucket. Abraham reports the Red Sox are hoping the 25-year-old will be able to return for the start of their home series against the Rays next Friday.
Apr 20 2018Bogaerts (ankle) is unlikely to return to the active lineup during Boston's current road trip, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.The Red Sox are moving onto Oakland for a weekend series followed by a three-game set in Toronto next week. That puts Bogaerts' earliest return next Friday when Boston kicks off a home series against the Rays. The injured shortstop has been taking batting practice and fielding grounders, but the team is no hurry to rush him back, particularly as it sits atop the AL East with an MLB-best 16-2 record.
Apr 19 2018Bogaerts (ankle) participated in agility drills prior to Boston's game against the Angels on Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.This marks the third straight day that Bogaerts has worked out on the field, as he continues to work back a cracked bone in his left ankle. He's currently right in the middle of his original 10-to-14 day timetable, but the club has yet to pinpoint a specific return date for the 25-year-old. Brock Holt and Tzu-Wei Lin will keep filling in at shortstop in his absence.
Apr 18 2018Bogaerts (ankle) ran and worked out on the field Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts continues to work his way from a cracked bone in his left foot. The shortstop was able to take batting practice for the second straight day, and manager Alex Cora said he's making "great" progress, according to Logan Mullen of NESN.com. That said, it's still unclear when he'll be ready to return at this point. Bogaerts is currently 10 days into his initial 10-14 day return timetable.
Apr 17 2018Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to hit on the field Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts has been sidelined for the last nine days with a cracked bone in his left ankle. Initial return estimates suggested that he'd be able to return to the lineup in 10-to-14 days, and the fact that he began hitting Tuesday suggests that he's certainly trending in the right direction. It's currently unclear if he'll be ready to come off the DL by the end of the week.
Apr 12 2018Bogaerts (ankle) was seen wearing a walking boot again Thursday, Bill Koch of the Providence Journal reports.It was reported Tuesday that Bogaerts no longer required a walking boot, but he was again spotted wearing one Thursday. It's unclear if he's experienced some sort of setback or if he is simply exercising additional caution. As it stands, the shortstop projects to be roughly a week or so away from returning to the field.
Apr 10 2018Bogaerts (ankle) is out of his walking boot and experiencing less pain Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts is expected to be out 10-to-14 days with a small crack in his ankle. The crack was too small to be picked up by an X-ray but was noticed on an MRI. Brock Holt is the primary candidate to pick up starts at shortstop while Bogaerts remains out.
Apr 9 2018Bogaerts (ankle) will likely be placed on the disabled list Monday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.Bogaerts was removed from Sunday's contest after sliding awkwardly into a protective railing by the dugout, and it seems like Monday's evaluation didn't go as well as the Red Sox would've hoped. No official word has come out as to how severe the issue is or how long he expects to be out, but that should come forth sometime before Tuesday's matchup with the Yankees. Brock Holt could see additional playing time in his stead.
Apr 9 2018Bogaerts was officially placed on the 10-day disabled list after being diagnosed with a small crack in the talus bone of his left ankle, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.The evaluation Monday actually revealed a small fracture, though the team only expects their young shortstop to miss 10-to-14 days. Brock Holt seems like a good bet to take on a bigger role in his stead.
Apr 9 2018Bogaerts was sent for tests on his injured left ankle Monday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.Bogaerts suffered the ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Rays after sliding into the protective netting near the Tampa Bay dugout. While it's encouraging that the shortstop wasn't immediately sent to the disabled list, he's set to undergo treatment Monday to determine whether a stint on the shelf is ultimately necessary. If Bogaerts is ultimately forced onto the DL, Brock Holt would likely step into the starting lineup in his place (whether it be at short stop or second base). More should be known once the results from Monday's examinations are disclosed.
Apr 8 2018Bogaerts was removed in the top of seventh inning Sunday against the Rays after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury when he slid into a protective railing near the Tampa Bay dugout, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.Bogaerts was able to exit the field under his own power but was visibly limping to the Red Sox clubhouse. Brock Holt came off the bench to replace Bogaerts at shortstop. Expect the Red Sox to provide an update on Bogaerts' condition after the game.
Apr 8 2018Bogaerts was diagnosed with a left ankle injury after exiting Sunday's game against the Rays, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.While this confirms that Bogaerts hurt his ankle, no information has been revealed regarding the severity of the injury, although more should be known as the team has the chance to further evaluate him. Should Bogaerts have to miss time, look for Brock Holt to start in his place.
Apr 7 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, two runs, six RBI and a walk in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rays.The 25-year-old shortstop is on a tear to start the 2018 season, hitting .371/.405/.743 through his first eight games. The homer was his second on the season -- last year, his second home run didn't come until May 30. Bogaerts was already a solid fantasy shortstop, with double-digit homers and steals, a solid batting average and a quality lineup to boost his counting stats. If he's adding power this year, he could make the jump into the position's top tier.
Mar 31 2018Bogaerts went 3-for-4 Saturday against the Rays with one double, one home run, two RBI and one run scored.There hasn't been a hotter player than Bogaerts to start the season as he already notched his fifth double of the year Saturday. It's apparent that the wrist injury that plagued him in the second half of last season is not currently an issue for him. Still just 25 years old, we could see a step up in power production from Bogaerts this season.
Mar 30 2018Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays.He's gotten off to a blistering start, rapping out five hits -- including four doubles -- in two games. Bogaerts actually has an active 11-game hitting streak dating back to last September, and if the 25-year-old has corrected the issues at the plate that prevented him from elevating and driving the ball as much as he needed to last season, he's more than capable of matching or improving on the impressive fantasy numbers he produced in 2016.
Mar 29 2018Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Thursday against the Rays.Bogaerts drove both of his doubles off the wall with authority, one pulled down the left field line and the other hit to straight away center field. The fact that he drove the ball in the air and with power is an encouraging sign after he ended the 2017 season with a disappointing .130 ISO. While no conclusions can be drawn from one game, Bogaerts' Opening Day performance is reason to be optimistic that he will provide more power production this season.
Mar 19 2018Bogaerts is Boston's likely No. 5 hitter to start the season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.The hope was that Bogaerts would get to join Mookie Betts, Andrew Benintendi and J.D. Martinez in the top four of Boston's lineup, but Hanley Ramirez is expected to open the season as the team's No. 3 hitter, pushing Bogaerts down to fifth in the order. While this obviously would result in slightly fewer plate appearances, fewer runs and possibly a bump in RBI, a lot can change over the coming weeks/months, and it would not be surprising if Bogaerts earned a higher spot in the lineup as the season goes on. He is hitting .323 with one home run in 31 spring at-bats.
Mar 3 2018Manager Alex Cora and hitting coach Tim Hyers wants Bogaerts to be more aggressive at the plate, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts has gotten into the habit of taking pitches, including pitches down the middle of the plate he can drive. It's a passive approach that may have led to his diminished power in 2017, when he hit 10 home runs, down from the 21 he hit in 2016. Bogaerts swung at a career-low 42 percent of pitches last season, including fewer than 12 percent of first pitches. "He's an impressive young man who has power," Hyers said. "The more balls he hits over the center of the plate and where he's looking, he can do more damage and put some fear in the pitchers instead of just trying to put the ball in play." The challenge for Bogaerts will be to train his body to be more aggressive and not take a hit-able strike for the sake of taking a pitch.
Jan 12 2018Bogaerts agreed to a one-year, $7.05 million deal with the Red Sox on Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.This marked the second offseason he was an arbitration-eligible player. Bogaerts hit .273/.343/.403 with 10 home runs, 62 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 2017. While he's proven to be a durable commodity, Bogaerts has yet to break out in the way that many expected, and he profiles as a second- or third-tier option at shortstop heading into the 2018 campaign.
Oct 1 2017Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Bogaerts has been putting on a show at the plate lately. Over the last seven games he's hit .379/.419/.552 with five RBI. He's heating up at the right time for Boston, as the Red Sox are beginning a playoff series against Houston on Thursday. Deven Marrero will start at shortstop Sunday with Bogaerts out.
Sep 16 2017Bogaerts went 4-for-7 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-6 extra-inning win over the Rays.Bogaerts delivered a ninth-inning single to complete a three-run ninth inning, extending the game into extra frames. He appears to be breaking out of the long, extended slump that began in July when he was hit by a pitch on the hand. Over the last six games, he's 10-for-24 with three RBI and eight runs scored. He's also been hit by pitches the last two games, which comes at a time when he's getting over the original hand injury.
Sep 10 2017Bogaerts will start at shortstop in Sunday's series finale against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts had been given the day off Saturday while Eduardo Nunez started at short, but he was forced to enter the game when Nunez left with a knee injury.
Sep 9 2017Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts has struggled at the plate recently, going just 4-for-40 (.100) over his last 10 starts, so he'll get the day off to clear his head as Eduardo Nunez starts in his place at shortstop. With Bogaerts, Nunez, Rafael Devers, and Dustin Pedroia all vying for time around Boston's infield, manager John Farrell may choose to ride whoever is hot down the stretch.
Sep 8 2017Bogaerts is in the lineup Friday, manning shortstop and batting sixth against the Rays.This will be Bogaerts' fourth straight start. He rode the pine all of last weekend, with manager John Farrell acknowledging that the decision to sit Bogaerts was in part due to the 24-year-old's prolonged struggles at the dish (in addition to a couple minor injuries). Bogaerts has hit .198/.276/.299 since he was plunked on the hand by a pitch back on July 6, and he's just 2-for-13 since returning from his three-game breather.
Sep 4 2017Bogaerts, who has sat out the last three games, could return to the lineup Monday against Toronto, according to manager John Farrell, Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald reports.Farrell mentioned Bogaerts being "banged up" and cited a litany of minor ailments while also acknowledging the three-game break was about giving him a break after a two-month slump, a downturn that can be traced back to when he was hit by a pitch on the hand July 6. Monday is a good spot for Bogaerts, as the Red Sox will be facing a left-hander (J.A. Happ) in the opener of the series against the Blue Jays. He has an .820 career OPS against southpaws.
Sep 3 2017Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.With Bogaerts struggling to produce since returning from a hand injury, manager John Farrell will keep the shortstop on the bench for a third straight game in favor of Eduardo Nunez. It doesn't sound as though Farrell plans to proceed with Nunez as his primary option at the position, so Bogaerts' string of absences may be designed to give him more time to heal up and refine his approach in batting practice. That being said, with Bogaerts' playing-time outlook uncertain heading into the coming week, it may be tough to justify activating him in most shallow leagues.
Sep 2 2017Bogaerts is out of Saturday's lineup against the Yankees, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.Eduardo Nunez, who is starting at shortstop and leading off, is hitting .314/.347/.562 with eight home runs in 137 at-bats since joining the Red Sox and Bogaerts is hitting just .230/.310/.354 with two home runs over that stretch. It was reported earlier this week that Bogaerts was still dealing with hand pain from when he was hit by a pitch in early July, so that could also be factoring into him sitting for the second straight game.
Sep 2 2017Bogaerts will likely return to the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.It sounds like the Red Sox are taking an opportunity to give their slumping shortstop a couple maintenance days, as he was recently dealing with lingering soreness from getting hit on the hand by a pitch in July. Eduardo Nunez is starting at shortstop and leading off. If Bogaerts continues to struggle at the plate after returning, he could lose out on a start or two each week over the final month, as the Red Sox now have pretty solid infield depth.
Sep 1 2017Bogaerts is out of Friday's lineup against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.He was pulled for a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Thursday's game, but no injury has been revealed, and it seems he was just pulled due to his recent slump, which could also be the cause of his absence Friday. Eduardo Nunez will start at shortstop and lead off.
Sep 1 2017Bogaerts was lifted for a pinch hitter with the bases loaded in the ninth inning of Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Yankees.The slumping Bogaerts -- he's 2-for-23 over the last six games and was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Thursday -- was pulled for Mitch Moreland, a left-handed bat that might have been able to take advantage of the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. Manager John Farrell admitted to Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald that the shortstop's recent struggles factored into the decision. Bogaerts has slumped since experiencing soreness in his hand when he was hit by a pitch in early July, but this was the first indication that those struggles robbed him of a potential RBI opportunity.
Aug 31 2017Bogaerts continues to play through an injured right hand, an injury he sustained back on July 6 at Tampa Bay, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts sat for one day after the Rays' Jacob Faria plunked him on the right hand. That day has served as fulcrum for Bogaerts' season. He was hitting .308 with an .818 OPS before being hit by pitch; since then, the shortstop has batted just .206 with a .589 OPS. Most recently, he's experienced soreness in his right wrist, which may be a result of changes he made in his swing due to the hand. Bogaerts acknowledged the pain in his right hand has led to changes in mechanics, something that is expected to be with him for the rest of the season.
Aug 30 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays.The steals were his first since Aug. 8, but Bogaerts has now tied his career high (set last year) with 13 on the season. The 24-year-old has mostly had a disappointing year from a fantasy perspective, though, seeing his batting average, run production and OPS all drop from his breakout 2016.
Aug 25 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Friday against the Orioles.Bogaerts crushed his eight homer of the season to put the Red Sox on the board in the second inning of a divisional loss. After launching 21 bombs last year, his drop in power has been disappointing, but he's helped fantasy managers by stealing 11 bases.
Aug 24 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday in Cleveland.Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland drove in all of Boston's runs in this 13-6 loss. The shortstop did his damage with a two-run triple in the fourth inning. Bogaerts has five triples this year after mustering only one in 2016, but has seen his home run total drop from 21 to seven.
Aug 17 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning in Boston's 5-4 walk-off win over St. Louis.The homer was a long time coming for Bogaerts, who last went yard July 5, the day before he was plunked on the hand. The hand injury lingered and played a role in an extended slump that saw Bogaerts hit just .181 with two RBI over 27 games. It appears he's overcome that injury of late. He collected three hits, including a couple of squared-up balls, Tuesday night before taking Trevor Rosenthal over the Green Monster seats Wednesday. He's had extremely productive stretches during his career and could be set to embark on another as we close out the final six weeks of the season.
Aug 5 2017Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.This marks the second absence in four games for Bogaerts, who has slumped to a .178/.221/.219 line to begin the second half. It's not like Bogaerts is on the verge of an outright benching, but with Eduardo Nunez swinging a red-hot bat since his arrival to Boston, the Red Sox can afford to rest Bogaerts a bit more. He battled fatigue down the stretch last season.
Jul 30 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Royals.Bogaerts snapped an 0-for-18 skid when he singled in the fourth inning Saturday. He was originally out of the lineup, but was inserted when Eduardo Nunez moved to second base to cover for the injured Dustin Pedroia (knee). With Pedroia expected back Sunday, perhaps Bogaerts will get that day off.
Jul 29 2017Bogaerts has been added to Saturday's starting lineup, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.He was originally slated to ride the pine, but Bogaerts was inserted into the lineup following Dustin Pedroia's scratch. Bogaerts has hit just .128/.180/.170 since the All-Star break while battling through groin and hand injuries.
Jul 29 2017Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, The Providence Journal's Tim Britton reports.Bogaerts retreats to the bench after starting the past three games and going 0-for-13 with four strikeouts during that span. Manager John Farrell likely wants his shortstop to clear his head and continue to recover from groin and hand injuries that have plagued him for an extended period of time. Eduardo Nunez draws the start in his place.
Jul 26 2017Bogaerts (illness) went hitless in five at-bats with a walk and three strikeouts in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners.After being a late scratch in Monday's game due to an illness, Bogaerts returned in underwhelming fashion. Since being dropped to sixth in the order July 18, the shortstop is 3-for-21 with six strikeouts, so it doesn't appear as if he'll be reclaiming his spot towards the top of the order anytime soon unless he can dig himself out of the hole he's put himself in.
Jul 26 2017Bogaerts, who has suffered groin and hand injuries, is not expected to land on the disabled list, according to manager John Farrell, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.Farrell said Bogaerts looks fine when taking batting practice and that it's only a matter of timing in games. "He's going to have to work through it," said the manager. Since injuring his groin earlier this month, Bogaerts has gone 8-for-56 (.143) over 15 games. Getting hit by a pitch on his hand certainly hasn't helped matters. For now, the Red Sox will keep him active, but should they decide to go the DL route, there's a legitimate plan B after Boston acquired Eduardo Nunez from the Giants.
Jul 25 2017Bogaerts (illness) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest with the Mariners, batting sixth and playing shortstop, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.The young shortstop was scratched from Monday's contest with an illness, but it seems like a night off was just what the doctor ordered. Bogaerts will resume his normal role in the lineup, bumping Deven Marrero back to the bench.
Jul 24 2017Bogaerts was a late scratch from the lineup prior to Monday's game against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts missed a couple of games last week with a sprained hand, but the reason for his removal from Monday's lineup has not been announced. Deven Marrero will take over at shortstop.
Jul 24 2017Bogaerts was scratched from the lineup Monday due to an illness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.It's certainly positive news that Bogaerts was scratched from the lineup due to an illness and not a reemergence of the hand injury that plagued him last week. The star shortstop should be considered day-to-day moving forward.
Jul 21 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.Bogaerts had missed the previous two games with a hand injury suffered when he was hit by a pitch July 6. He had gone 4-for-26 over seven games after getting hit by the pitch, so manager John Farrell gave him a two-game breather. Bogaerts was dropped to sixth in the batting order Thursday as part of a lineup adjustment the manager initiated to jolt the Red Sox out of a recent offensive funk.
Jul 20 2017Bogaerts (hand) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against Toronto, Evan Drellich of WEEI.com reports.Bogaerts missed the past two days while dealing with a muscle contusion and a small sprain in his hand, but returns to the field for the series finale. He slides into the sixth spot of the order while playing his typical position at short. This injury dates back to when Bogaerts was hit by a pitch against the Rays on July 6, and since then, he has gone 4-for-26 from the plate with zero extra-base hits.
Jul 20 2017Bogaerts (hand) is expected back in the lineup for Thursday's series-finale against the Blue Jays, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts had been scratched from Tuesday's game and sat out Wednesday with what's been described as a muscle contusion and a small sprain in his hand.
Jul 19 2017Bogaerts (hand) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts is dealing with a muscle contusion and a small sprain in his hand, and will remain out of the lineup for the second straight game. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward, but could wind up missing a couple more games while he heals from this injury. In his place, Deven Marrero draws the start at short while Brock Holt mans the hot corner for Wednesday's affair.
Jul 19 2017Bogaerts (hand) has been diagnosed with a muscle contusion and a small sprain in his hand and is being considered day-to-day, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.What was first diagnosed as a bruised hand turns out to be a little more serious, but he'll avoid the disabled list for now. Since the hand was hit by a pitch July 6, Bogaerts has been struggling at the plate, only hitting .154. He was a late scratch in Tuesday's game and before the scratch he had been moved down to sixth in the order, which was the first time he had hit lower than third since early May. Devin Marrero and Brock Holt are expected to handle the shortstop duties if Bogaerts misses further time.
Jul 18 2017Bogaerts is dealing with a hand injury that dates back to when he was hit by a pitch earlier this month, and is getting an MRI on Tuesday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.First Bogaerts was moved to sixth in the lineup, then he was scratched from said lineup, and now it sounds like he could be facing an absence due to a hand issue that has hurt his performance of late. The Red Sox are hopeful that it is just a day-to-day issue. In the meantime, Deven Marrero and Brock Holt will be options at shortstop.
Jul 18 2017Bogaerts was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.It is unclear why Bogaerts was scratched. This news overshadows the already noteworthy fact that Bogaerts was slated to bat sixth amid a slump in which he is hitting .167/.250/.217 with a 29.4 percent strikeout rate over his last 60 at-bats. He had not hit lower than third since May 5. His value is trending in the wrong direction now for several reasons, as he is likely dealing with some sort of ailment.
Jul 18 2017Bogaerts is batting sixth Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.He has not bat lower than third in the order since May 5, so this could result in a slight shift in his value if it becomes a trend. Bogaerts would presumably hit ahead of Chris Young, who is batting fifth, if a righty was on the hill, but it's possible he could be out of the three hole indefinitely. Bogaerts is hitting .167/.250/.217 with one home run and a 29.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 60 at-bats.
Jul 16 2017Bogaerts is not in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a walk during Game 1. The shortstop has played 34 innings since the series started on Friday night, so this should come as no surprise that manager John Farrell decided to give Bogaerts the night off. In his place, Tzu-Wei Lin slides over to short while Brock Holt gets the start at the hot corner.
Jul 8 2017Bogaerts (hand) is back in the lineup Saturday, starting at shortstop and batting third, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts sat out the past two games while dealing with swelling in his right hand following an HBP, but appears ready to get back to action. It's good news for both the Red Sox and fantasy owners alike, as the shortstop leads the team with a .308 batting average this season to go along with 41 RBI.
Jul 7 2017Bogaerts (hand) was having trouble holding a bat or gripping the baseball prior to Friday's game in Tampa Bay, Scott Lauber of ESPN reports.Bogaerts was not in the lineup for Friday's game following his removal during the previous day after getting struck by a pitch on his hand. Although there was no structural damage detected, the shortstop has been dealing with more swelling than he anticipated. The Red Sox may choose to hold Bogaerts out again Saturday even if the swelling begins to dissipate, but he should still be considered day-to-day for the time being. In his place, Tzu-Wei Lin takes over at short while Deven Marrero mans the hot corner Friday.
Jul 7 2017Bogaerts (hand) is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.Although X-rays confirmed that no structural damage was sustained after Bogaerts was hit in the hand by a pitch, it seems that the swelling is still prevalent enough to warrant a night off. Continue to consider him day-to-day for now. Tzu-Wei Lin will man shortstop in his stead.
Jul 6 2017Bogaerts is dealing with swelling and soreness in his right hand, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Although he's listed as day-to-day after X-rays came back negative, Bogaerts is still feeling the effects of being stung on the hand by a pitch in his first at-bat Thursday. The hope is that his hand will be better in time for first pitch Friday, but if he's given the night off to let the soreness subside, Tzu-Wei Lin would likely get the start at shortstop against the Rays.
Jul 6 2017X-rays on Bogaerts' right hand came back negative Thursday and he is considered day-to-day, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.This comes as a massive relief for Bogaerts and the Red Sox considering he left Thursday's game in considerable pain after taking a Jacob Faria pitch off his right hand. Initial tests showed that Bogaerts had a bruised hand and subsequent X-rays revealed no further damage. Bogaerts is day-to-day for now, but if he's given the night off Friday, Tzu-Wei Lin would likely draw the start at shortstop.
Jul 6 2017Bogaerts has been diagnosed with a bruised right hand and is scheduled to be further evaluated, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.The early results are encouraging for Bogaerts, but a clear timetable for his return won't come into focus until he goes through additional testing. He was hit on the right hand in his first at-bat Thursday and was replaced by Tzu-Wei Lin at shortstop. If Bogaerts is given the night off Friday or beyond, Lin would be the logical short-term replacement at shortstop.
Jul 6 2017Bogaerts was removed from Thursday's game after being hit on the hand by a pitch, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.He took a Jacob Faria offering off the left hand in his first at-bat Thursday and was able to briefly stay in the game as a runner, but manager John Farrell opted to pull Bogaerts when Boston took the field for the bottom of the first inning. Bogaerts looked to be in considerable pain as he left the field, but it's too early to tell the severity of the injury. Look for a further update on Bogaerts' status late Thursday or early Friday.
Jul 6 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to Texas.The Red Sox bats, which have been so productive lately, were shut down by the Rangers Andrew Cashner, who did not allow a hit over his first 5.2 innings. The home was Bogaerts' sixth of the season and first in 11 games. Despite what appears to be a drop in power, as measured by his home run total, Bogaerts has posted a career-high .455 slugging through 79 games.
Jul 4 2017Bogaerts (groin) is starting at shortstop and batting third Tuesday against the Rangers, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts is ready to return to action after missing a pair of games with a tight groin. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .314/.366/.455 with five homers and nine stolen bases in 77 games this season, will face Yu Darvish in his return to the starting lineup.
Jul 3 2017Manager John Farrell said there's a "good chance" Bogaerts (groin) returns to the lineup Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.This is good news for Bogaerts, who is set to miss his second straight game with a tight groin. "We're confident it's not a long term thing" Farrell said about the injury, indicating that Bogaerts likely won't be out long even if he is unable to return to the lineup Tuesday. Tzu-Wei Lin will continue to serve as the Red Sox's shortstop while Bogaerts remains out.
Jul 3 2017Bogaerts (groin) is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.Bogaerts was a late scratch from Sunday's contest with a tight groin, and it appears the ailment is still bothering him enough to keep him out for a second straight game. He'll remain day-to-day for now; Tzu-Wei Lin will draw another start at shortstop in his place.
Jul 2 2017Bogaerts was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays due to right groin tightness, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts was having difficultly getting stretched out prior to the game, and after consulting with team trainers and manager John Farrell, it was decided that the 24-year-old would require a day off. Tzu-Wei Lin will move over to shortstop in place of Bogaerts, while Deven Marrero enters the lineup at third base. The Red Sox should provide another update on Bogaerts' condition before the team continues its road trip in Texas on Monday.
Jul 1 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with three RBI and three strikeouts in Saturday's win over Toronto.After sitting out Friday amid a nasty slump, Bogaerts somewhat got himself back on track with his third game of three-or-more RBI this season. He drove in two runs on an RBI single to to extend the Red Sox lead in the ninth inning and also hit a sac fly in the fifth. Bogaerts was hitting .200/.259/.240 over the last week heading into Saturday but he maintains a strong .314/.366/.455 slash line for the season. Provided he sticks in the lineup Sunday, he'll face Toronto right-hander Joe Biagini.
Jun 30 2017Bogaerts is not in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts is just 2-for-23 in his career against Marco Estrada, so manager John Farrell will respect the matchup history and give his shortstop a rare breather. Tzu-Wei Lin will start in his place at shortstop.
Jun 21 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks during Wednesday's loss to Kansas City.Bogaerts has hit three bombs over his past four games but just five for the season, so he's currently locked into a nice power groove at the dish. The shortstop is turning in another solid fantasy campaign with a .322/.376/.474 slash line, 33 RBI, eight stolen bases and 44 runs. He projects to remain a high-floor asset hitting in the heart of a strong Boston lineup, too.
Jun 18 2017Bogaerts hit two home runs and drove in four in a 3-for-4 performance Sunday against Houston.Bogaerts doubled his home run total in the process. This marks the first multi-home run game of Bogaerts's career. After mashing 21 home runs last season, Bogaerts's early home run total was a bit disappointing. But he has been bringing the power in the form of doubles (18) and triples (4), so it's possible Sunday's slugging show is a sign of things to come.
Jun 15 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Phillies.It's his fourth multi-hit performance in his last six games, and Bogaerts sports a .345/.367/.517 slash line over that stretch with four runs and four RBI. While his power production remains disappointing from a fantasy perspective -- the 24-year-old hasn't homered since May 30 and has just two on the year -- he still carries a career-high .457 SLG and .834 OPS.
May 31 2017Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 13-7 win over the White Sox.After waiting until last Thursday to hit his first homer of the season, Bogaerts needed just five games to go yard again. In addition to the power surge he's now hitting .417/.450/.639 with two steals, eight RBI and 10 runs over his last nine games.
May 26 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. The homer was his first of the season.It took 181 plate appearances for Bogaerts to hit his first homer, but that doesn't mean he hasn't produced. Thursday's multi-hit effort was his third straight and 11th in 22 games during the month of May. The shortstop leads Boston in hits, runs, stolen bases, batting average and on-base percentage. His track record has been that of a hitter who heats up as the weather gets warmer and that pattern is playing out once again in 2017.
May 18 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.Bogaerts' eighth-inning triple plated Dustin Pedroia and put him in position to score on Andrew Benintendi's sacrifice fly, a sequence that tied the game and led to extra innings. While we rue the lack of home runs from Bogaerts in 2017, he's posted 11 extra-base hits in the last 17 games and is sporting career-highs in slugging (.456) and OPS (.852).
May 7 2017Bogaerts has hit in 10 straight games after going 3-for-6 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Twins.Bogaerts batted third Saturday but has also hit leadoff (nine games), fifth (four games and sixth (10 games). And he's hit no matter where he's placed in the order. What he hasn't done much of in 2017 is hit for power. He hasn't hit a home run yet and just four of his 33 hits have gone for extra bases. His 21-homer season in 2016 suggested a new normal for the shortstop but that may not necessarily be the case.
May 6 2017Bogaerts is starting at shortstop and hitting No. 3 in the order Saturday against the Twins.With the Red Sox shaking up their lineup in an attempt to generate some offense, Bogaerts moves up to a spot he has only played one game in this year. The 24-year-old leads the team with a .326 batting average and a .380 OBP and normally hits out of the fifth or sixth hole, but could be in line for more at-bats.
May 3 2017Bogaerts is batting fifth Wednesday against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts performed well out of the leadoff spot for Boston, but with Dustin Pedroia finding his swing lower in the order, the Red Sox will head back to the batting order they held earlier in the year. Bogaerts may be in line for a few more RBI opportunities with this new spot in the batting order, as he's now sandwiched between sluggers Hanley Ramirez and Mitch Moreland for the evening.
Apr 22 2017Bogaerts (thumb) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.A thumb issue kept Bogaerts out of the lineup Friday, but he was able come in as a defensive replacement at shortstop late in the game. He'll lead it off Saturday with the Red Sox facing left-hander Jayson Aquino. Bogaerts has just one extra base hit on the year, but he's getting on base at an impressive .373 clip.
Apr 22 2017Bogaerts (thumb) entered Friday's game after starting shortstop Marco Hernandez was pinch-hit for in Friday's loss to the Orioles.Bogaerts wasn't in Friday's starting lineup after experiencing discomfort in his thumb following a head-first slide Thursday. He was able to hit in the cage Friday, suggesting his return was imminent. That the Red Sox felt comfortable having him play the field Friday suggests he could be back for full-time duty Saturday.
Apr 21 2017Bogaerts (thumb) took swings in the batting cage Friday and will receive treatment throughout the day, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts did feel a bit of soreness in his swings, but it seems like the problem isn't too big of deal. There is speculation that the young shortstop could return to the lineup as early as Saturday, so keep an eye on his status as Saturday's start time approaches.
Apr 21 2017Bogaerts (thumb) is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener with the Orioles, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.The All-Star shortstop appeared to injure his thumb sliding headfirst into second base in Thursday's contest, so it seems that the Red Sox are holding him out to give the ailment a bit more time to heal. It's unclear what exactly the problem is or how severe it is, but in the meantime, Marco Hernandez will pick up a start at shortstop in his stead. Consider Bogaerts day-to-day for the time being.
Apr 20 2017Bogaerts received tests on his right thumb following Thursday's victory over the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.Bogaerts played the entire game Thursday, so news that he may have incurred a thumb injury comes as a bit of a surprise. The current plan is for the club to evaluate him again on Friday, so specific information pertaining to Bogaerts' condition should be available then. If Bogaerts has to miss time, look for Brock Holt to fill in at shortstop.
Apr 19 2017Bogaerts will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the order Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.With Dustin Pedroia sitting out Tuesday for rest, Bogaerts was appointed to the leadoff spot for the first time all season. Bogaerts took advantage of the move up in the lineup, going 2-for-5 and scoring a run, but won't warrant consideration for a permanent spot atop the lineup so long as Pedroia is able to stay healthy.
Apr 18 2017Bogaerts is playing shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.With Dustin Pedroia getting his first day off on the year, Bogaerts will slide up to the top of the order for the first time in his career. The 24-year-old will look to continue his solid start, as he's 12-for-36 on the year with four RBI and two stolen bases.
Apr 15 2017Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 10-2 loss to the Rays.Bogaerts can be a streaky hitter and is putting one together right now. He's had multiple hits over the last three games (8-for-13) with four RBI. While all 10 of his hits this season have been singles, he's been good with runners on base, going 5-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Apr 12 2017Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 loss to the Orioles.He had just two hits on the season coming into the game, but it was only a matter of time before Bogaerts began to bust out at the plate. The 24-year-old is coming off a career year, but given his age and offensive potential the best may be yet to come.
Apr 11 2017Bogaerts was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.Reports surfaced earlier in the day that the young shortstop would be in the lineup for Tuesday's contest with the Orioles, but this procedural move was the only thing in the way of that becoming a reality. To make room for him on the roster, Deven Marrero was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Apr 11 2017Bogaerts will be in the Red Sox's lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, WEEI's Evan Drellich reports.He has not yet been officially activated from the bereavement list, and his spot in the lineup has not been made public, but owners in daily transaction leagues should plan on deploying Bogaerts in this contest. Marco Hernandez and Steve Selsky seem like the two most likely candidates to be optioned as a corresponding move.
Apr 10 2017Bogaerts (personal) was unable to join the Red Sox in Detroit and won't be available for the team's series finale with the Tigers on Monday, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.After missing the Red Sox's previous four games while he was on the bereavement list, Bogaerts was scheduled to meet up with the team Monday and return to the lineup, but his flight to Detroit was ultimately cancelled. The Red Sox will return back to Boston in advance of Tuesday's game against the Orioles, and it's expected that Bogaerts will take back his usual starting role at shortstop, pushing Marco Hernandez to the bench. Since the Red Sox play a full slate of games this week, Bogaerts still looks like a safe activation for lineups, given that he'll likely be in line for five or six starts.
Apr 8 2017Bogaerts will return to the Red Sox lineup Monday for the series finale against Detroit, Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal reports.It's the earliest date Bogaerts is able to return from bereavement leave, and an appearance the Red Sox are anxiously awaiting with Hanley Ramirez sidelined by illness. The 2016 All-Star shortstop will likely get an interesting pitching matchup upon his return - fireballer Justin Verlander. Expect Marco Hernandez to get sent back to Triple-A Pawtucket upon Bogaerts' return.
Apr 6 2017Bogaerts was placed on the bereavement list Thursday, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.Marco Hernandez will join the Red Sox to take Bogaerts' roster spot while he's away from the team. Per MLB rules, Bogaerts will miss a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven games while on the bereavement list. It's unclear how long Bogaerts plans to be away from the team, but the earliest he'll be able to return will be Monday against the Tigers.
Apr 6 2017Bogaerts went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 3-0 extra-inning win over Pittsburgh.Bogaerts was moved up in the order -- from sixth to third -- taking the place of Mookie Betts (flu). Manager John Farrell's Opening Day batting order, with Bogaerts hitting sixth behind Mitch Moreland, generated quite a bit of discussion. But that's how the manager intends to play it early in the season. When Betts returns, you can expect Bogaerts back down the order. If Moreland, 0-for-9 with five strikeouts through two games, continues to be a non-entity in the middle of the order, Farrell will have to make an adjustment.
Apr 3 2017Bogaerts went 2-for-4 and stole two bases in Monday's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh on Opening Day.Manager John Farrell likes to avoid an extended run of same-sided hitters, so he moved Bogaerts down to sixth after spending 155 games in 2016 as the second- or third-spot hitter. Hitting down in the order could result in the shortstop being freer to attempt stolen bases, something he said back in February that he wanted to do more of in 2017.
Apr 3 2017Bogaerts will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the order during Monday's season opener against the Pirates, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.Bogaerts batted sixth in the Red Sox lineup on just two occasions last season, but it looks like the addition of the lefty-hitting Mitch Moreland and the installment of top prospect Andrew Benintendi into the lineup on a full-time basis may push the shortstop down the order against right-handed pitching. While Bogaerts' placement may not make him an attractive entity in DFS contests Monday, those who own him in season-long leagues should still keep him active, as he remains capable of offering helpful production across the board.
Mar 23 2017Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's game against the Pirates.Bogaerts batted sixth on a day the Red Sox fielded a lineup representative of one they could use in the regular season. The shortstop hit primarily out of the second and third spots last season when he was third in MLB with 652 at-bats. Opportunities will be fewer batting this low in the order where protection could also become an issue.
Mar 23 2017Bogaerts is hitting sixth in his Grapefruit League return Thursday from the World Baseball Classic, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.Manager John Farrell said he likes Thursday's lineup construction, which may mean Bogaerts will bat sixth most of the time in 2017. For all his skills across the board at the dish, The X-Man may not get as much out of them hitting farther down the order -- especially repeating the 115 runs he scored last year -- though this lineup runs deep, which should help his opportunities. Even with a slight downgrade, Bogaerts remains a useful core player for mixed league clubs.
Mar 21 2017Bogaerts is on his way back to training camp and will start for the Red Sox on Thursday, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts and Team Netherlands were eliminated from the World Baseball Classic on Monday. He hit .227 (5-for-22) with seven walks, a triple, five runs scored and two RBI in seven WBC games.
Feb 26 2017Bogaerts has set a goal to steal at least 20 bases during the 2017 season, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts stole a career-high 13 bags last season, but feels Boston's offensive plan will need to be different without David Ortiz in the lineup. Whereas last season he would remain put when getting on base in front of Ortiz, he feels the offense may need to a bit more creative in 2017. Adding a stolen-base element to his burgeoning offensive repertoire will certainly enhance the shortstop's value.
Feb 19 2017Bogaerts' slump during the second half of 2016 was partially due to him making a decision where he wanted to hit the ball before the pitch reached him, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts hit just .253/.317/.412/.729 after the All-Star break, though within that stretch there were pockets of a better approach, something that assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez pointed out to the shortstop. "You just have to start up the middle," Bogaerts said. "If you start up the middle, you can hit in and away. Sometimes I think too much away, and when they throw me in, all I can do is a little jam shot. If you think middle and keep your body straight, you see it and recognize -- and boom." As much as the 24-year-old shortstop has developed since entering the majors, the last bit of potential that remains untapped is avoiding those annoying prolonged slumps. That will come when he consistently stays back and reacts accordingly to the pitch delivered to him.
Feb 16 2017Bogaerts is slated to play third base for Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.The Orioles' Jonathan Schoop confirmed it while he said he'd play second base. Bogaerts is no stranger to the hot corner, having logged 53 games there in two big-league seasons. Perhaps there's a modicum of concern for someone playing out of position in this exhibition tournament, but Bogaerts remains a solid top shortstop in a crowded fantasy class.
Jan 13 2017Bogaerts agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Sox on Friday, avoiding arbitration.Terms of the agreement were not available. Bogaerts set a career high last season in home runs (21), steals (13), runs (115) and RBI (89). He should continue to be a five-category force at shortstop in 2017.
Sep 29 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with his 21st homer and two strikeouts in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.Bogaerts now has more home runs in 154 games this season than he did in 318 coming into 2016. The 23-year-old shortstop has already set career highs in counting stats across the board with three games to play. He likely won't appear in all three, though, given that Boston rested five starters in this one.
Sep 22 2016Bogaerts is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.After playing every game since Aug. 14, Bogaerts will give way to Brock Holt at shortstop. Over his last three games, Bogaerts has gone just 2-for-12 with five strikeouts.
Sep 17 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, two-run homer and three runs in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Yankees.The dynamic shortstop was lethal Saturday, plating Andrew Benintendi with a third-inning double and following up with a two-run shot in the fifth that brought home Jackie Bradley, Jr. to close the Yankees lead to 5-4. Bogaerts has hit safely in five of his last seven games and has now exceeded the 10 RBI he tallied in August over just 15 September contests.
Sep 17 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a double and scored a run scored in Boston's win over the Yankees on Friday.Bogaerts is still fighting at the plate, having hit just .214 over 42 games since Aug. 1. His seasonal batting average finally dropped below .300 this week, the first time its been there since Apr. 30. He's had prolonged droughts in the past and has always snapped out of them, so we're not overly concerned at this point. Red Sox manager John Farrell might give him a day of rest at some point, but with Boston fighting for a playoff spot, Bogaerts' slumping bat is still more dangerous than what's available to Farrell on Boston's bench.
Sep 10 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-6 with a homer and two RBI in Friday night's win over Toronto.Bogaerts has been slumping for the past five weeks, having hit just .217 (31-for-143) over the last 35 games, which has moved him out of the third spot in the batting order to second. Despite the slump, the 2016 season has been a good follow up to his breakout 2015. He's added a power element to his offense, setting himself up to be a 20-homer bat out of the shortstop position.
Aug 27 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Royals.Although he was overshadowed by the standout performances of Dustin Pedroia and Mookie Betts, Bogaerts broke out of an 0-for-10 stretch over his previous three games with Friday's production. He's come back down to earth in the second half and is slashing an anemic .215/.275/.258 in August, but his season average is still a stellar .308.
Aug 22 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rays.Bogaerts had come down to earth this month, but now has six hits in his last four games. The shortstop has just one home run and four RBI this month, but already has a career-high 15 homers and could eclipse his previous best of 81 RBI as well. Bogaerts should re-find his stroke and finish the season strong for the Red Sox.
Aug 20 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday night's 10-2 win over the Tigers.This was Bogaerts' fifth straight game with a hit (6-for-22) after he was given a rest day last Sunday. Despite the mini hitting streak, Bogaerts has hit the skids since the calendar flipped to August, hitting just .197 with no extra-base hits and just two RBI in the last 16 games. His season batting average, once as high as .357 in the middle of June, is down to .311. While the slump is concerning in the moment, Bogaerts will emerge from it.
Aug 14 2016Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against Arizona, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts has had a poor showing at the plate over the last seven days, as he's gone just 4-for-23 (.174) with eight strikeouts in that time. Brock Holt will start at shortstop and be batting second during his absence.
Aug 10 2016Bogaerts will rejoin the lineup Wednesday and bat second against the Yankees, Sean McAdam of CSNNE reports.After getting a rare day off Tuesday, Bogaerts rejoins the Red Sox lineup Wednesday, but he won't be hitting out of his usual spot in the order. He'll be batting second in the Red Sox lineup for just the sixth time this season as manager John Farrell attempts to jump start a suddenly sputtering offense that checks in with the fifth-worst wOBA over the last two weeks at .290. Bogaerts himself had struggled a bit prior to his day off Tuesday, collecting just four hits in his last 24 at-bats.
Aug 9 2016Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.Brock Holt will get the start at shortstop Tuesday as Bogaerts gets his first off day since June 28. Bogaerts has struggled at the dish of late, slashing .207/.250/.379 over the last two weeks and .143/.167/.143 over the last week. The hope is that Tuesday's off day will allow the star shortstop to refocus and get back on track for the stretch run.
Jul 31 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Sunday at the Angels.Bogaerts smashed his 14th bomb of the campaign to cap off a five-run ninth inning in a thrilling Red Sox victory. He's now homered in three of his last five games to raise his slugging percentage to .486 on the campaign.
Jul 29 2016Bogaerts had a big night on Friday, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and his 13th homer.Bogaerts continues to thrive in the middle of the powerful Red Sox lineup as he lifted his average to .331 on the year. The 13th homer established a career high in taters for Bogaerts with a full two months still remaining in the season. The knock on Bogaerts after 2015 was his power after hitting only seven homers, but he has put that knock to rest a bit as he is on pace for 20 bombs in 2016.
Jul 28 2016Bogaerts hit his 12th homer of the season in Boston's 4-3 loss to Detroit on Wednesday.The power game that was lacking his first few seasons is coming along. Bogaerts' .478 slugging percentage is a career high and the 12 homers matches the high-water mark he set in 2014. The difference being that Bogaerts' 12th homer in 2016 came in his 97th game while it took him 134 games to hit 12 homers in 2014. Enjoy this blossoming young hitter, who ranks 13th with a 4.0 WAR according to FanGraphs.
Jul 24 2016Bogaerts went 4-for-6 with a run scored in Saturday night's 11-9 loss to Minnesota.Starter David Price and Boston's uber-shaky bullpen were the story in Saturday's loss, but the offensive continues to chug along. Bogaerts has eight hits in the first three games of the series against the Twins and enters Sunday's contest with a .643 batting average (18-for-28) and 1.619 OPS in six games against Minnesota this season.
Jul 21 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs in a 13-2 rout of the Twins on Thursday.A number of Red Sox got in on this offensive party, and Bogaerts was right in the middle of it. He's seen his average dip from its May and June heyday, but Bogaerts has still been a legitimate five-category producer this year. There are a lot of good shortstops out there for fantasy owners, but he's one of the very best.
Jul 16 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Yankees.The dynamic shortstop added to a 3-0 Red Sox lead in the sixth with a 403-foot two-run shot to left that brought in Dustin Pedroia. Bogaerts now has two homers in the last three contests, and has driven in at least one run in four straight games. After starting July with an 0-for-7 tally over the first two games of the month, Bogaerts has now hit safely in six of the subsequent eight games.
Jul 9 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk Saturday against the Rays.Bogaerts' 10th blast of the year gave the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in the second inning of a game they'd hold on to win. The bomb broke a 17-game home run drought, and he's now slashing .331/,392/.479 on the season.
Jun 28 2016Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Scott Lauber of ESPN reports.Bogaerts will get a night of rest for the first time since April 23. He will cede the start at shortstop to Marco Hernandez, who will also bat ninth in the lineup. Bogaerts performing very well, posting a .889 OPS on the 2016 season.
Jun 22 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run against the White Sox on Wednesday.His average briefly dipped under the .350 mark because he went 1-for-7 in the first two games of this series, but the studly shortstop got right back at it in this one. He's on pace to easily go 20-20 for the first time while contending for a batting title, making Bogaerts one of the most valuable players in all of fantasy. It would be no surprise to see him rack up some more hits Thursday, when the White Sox deploy the legendarily struggling James Shields against Bogaerts and his mates.
Jun 19 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Mariners.It was the eighth multi-hit effort in another typically outstanding month for Bogaerts, whose June line is now up to .359/.397/.531. The production Saturday has him within striking distance of both his homer and RBI total for all of May with plenty of time remaining in the month, and brought his season average up to a stellar .352.
Jun 12 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with an RBI and his ninth steal of the season in Sunday's loss to the Twins.He's been on fire in June, hitting a cool .400 (18-for-45) with two home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs scored and two steals. Bogaerts' breakout 2015 season appears to have been just the tip of the iceberg, as he's added over 150 points to his OPS so far this year.
Jun 11 2016Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double, two-run homer, three RBI and four runs in Saturday's 15-4 blowout victory over the Twins.We're running out of superlatives for the 23-year-old phenom, who's now slashing an MVP-caliber .358/.405/.529 over 257 at-bats this season. It was the second straight four-hit effort for Bogaerts, who's now tallied five multi-hit outings over nine June contests, and who's hitting .800 (8-for-10) with a double, two homers and seven RBI over the first two games of the series versus the Twins. As one of the linchpins of the perhaps the most prolific offense in the majors-- and a proven track record of his own-- there's little reason to doubt Bogaerts' ability to keep up his oustanding pace as the season unfolds.
Jun 11 2016Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Boston's 8-1 over Minnesota on Friday. The four-hit night raises his average to .349, tops in the American League.It was David Ortiz night at Target Field as the Red Sox's slugger was feted by his former team prior to the game, but Bogaerts was the star during the game. The one question lingering over the young shortstop following his breakout 2015 season was about his power, but Friday's homer, a no-doubter, gives him seven in 252 at-bats and matches his total from last season (613 at-bats).
Jun 7 2016Bogaerts knocked in three runs in a 2-for-5 game Tuesday against the Giants.Bogaerts has three multi-hit games in his past five contests as he continues to be a hitting machine. His batting average is up to .346, giving him a slight lead for the American Lead batting crown over Victor Martinez (.341) and David Ortiz (.338). His 46 runs scored lead all shortstops, and only Manny Machado and Trevor Story boast more RBIs at the position than Bogaerts's 36.
Jun 5 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays.One day after seeing his 26-game hitting streak snapped, Bogaerts was right back at it with his fourth multi-hit effort in the last seven games. The 23-year-old standout has picked up right where he left off in generating a .395 average in May, now slashing .353/.421/.412 line over his first four games of June.
Jun 3 2016Bogaerts' 26-game hitting streak was snapped in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays, as he only managed two walks and a run scored in three at-bats.The young superstar's impressive stretch at the plate came to an end, but he still managed to reach safely for the 27th consecutive game by drawing a pair of free passes. Bogaerts is currently surpassing his very impressive 2015, and is slashing .343/.397/.500 despite the 0-for-3 night Friday.
Jun 2 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with three RBI, a run and a strikeout against the Orioles on Thursday.Bogaerts has done nothing but hit in the past month, and he extended his hitting streak to an impressive 26 games. The 23-year-old shortstop has hit safely in 29 of the past 30 games, going .388 with a .567 over that span.
May 30 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a walk Monday against Baltimore.The 23-year-old shortstop possesses the longest active hitting streak with 23 games, and he's hit safely in 29 of the last 30 games. He's gone an incredible 52-for-130 (.400) over that span, and it's safe he's the hottest hitter in the majors right now. His average continues to climb, and now it sits in an impressive .354 figure.
May 28 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three runs scored in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays.The 23-year-old's outstanding season got somewhat lost in the shuffle during teammate Jackie Bradley's 29-game-hitting streak, but Bogaerts has now hit safely in 21 consecutive games himself. He's slashing .394/.429/.577 in 104 at-bats during May, which has raised his season average 61 points to its current .351 figure.
May 27 2016Bogaerts (thumb) went 1-for-4 in Thursday night's 8-2 loss to Colorado.Bogaerts, who was removed from Wednesday's game after suffering a minor thumb injury, extended his hitting streak to 19 games.
May 26 2016Bogaerts, who hurt his right thumb Wednesday, is expected to be available Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.The injury was initially reported to be a hand injury, but now we learn that the thumbnail on his right thumb bent back a bit while applying a tag at second base on Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. He was replaced in the final two innings of Wednesday's game by Marco Hernandez.
May 25 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two strikeouts before he was taken off due to injury Wednesday against the Rockies.Bogaerts was removed from the game for the final two innings, but he left his mark with a solo shot during the fifth. Bogaerts has been hot of late, as the 23-year-old is riding an impressive 18-game hitting streak. He's also hit .406 during May.
May 25 2016Bogaerts was spiked on his left hand, requiring a bandage, and was eventually replaced for the final two innings of Wednesday night's win over Colorado, WEEI.com reports.As Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez attempted to stretch a single into a double, his spike caught Bogaerts left hand. We expect more details leading up to Thursday's series finale against the Rockies.
May 25 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in Tuesday night's win over Colorado.While Jackie Bradley attracts much attention thanks to his 28-game hitting streak, Bogaerts' 17-game hitting streak has flown under the radar. The shortstop has gone 31-for-76 (.408) during his streak and has vaulted to the top of MLB with a .349 batting average.
May 15 2016Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Astros. It was the third homer in the past eight games for Boston's starting shortstop.Bogaerts has started to flex his bat in early May, with six extra-base hits and nine RBI during the last eight games. He's now slugging .503, well beyond his previous career levels. Perhaps this is just the beginning of a power element we've been waiting to see a out of Bogaerts.
May 14 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-6 with a double, RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Astros.Bogaerts and teammate Jackie Bradley seem to be playing a high-stakes game of one-upsmanship, much to the delight of the Red Sox and their fans. The performance marked the shortstop's sixth straight multi-hit effort, and ninth of the month overall. He's also working on a nine-game hitting streak, and is now slashing .407/.421/.593 over 54 at-bats in May.
May 14 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double in Friday night's loss to Houston. He extended his hitting streak to eight games (15-for-37) and has five consecutive mutli-hit games (11-for-24).Bogaerts is following a similar trajectory in 2016 as he did last season -- a middling start in the cooler months before breaking out in the warmer weather -- only this year, he's accelerated the pace. In 2015, it wasn't until June that he started heating up and that wasn't nearly to the degree of his 2016 heat-up. Here in 2016, after posting a .784 OPS in April, Bogaerts has elevated that figure to 1.014 in May.
May 12 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in an 11-1 demolition of the Astros on Thursday.That's now seven straight games with a hit for the 23-year-old shortstop, lifting his average to a season-high .331 mark. Remarkably, he was hitting just .204 as recently as April 19, but Bogaerts has gone a spectacular 36-for-88 (.409) over his last 21 contests. It'd still be nice to see him contribute more power and speed -- his three homers and six steals aren't that exciting -- but it's hard to complain when the guy's in the top five of the American League in batting average.
May 9 2016Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's win over the Yankees. The homer was just Bogaerts' second of the season.Power production is the final frontier for the 23-year-old shortstop. After averaging 17 homers in three full minor league seasons, Bogaerts has yet to match that power rate in MLB (9.5 in two MLB seasons). He had 12 long balls in 2014, then just seven last year. But with that drop in power came an improvement of 80 points in batting average (from .240 to .320) and a 4.3 WAR (35th in MLB), according to FanGraphs. Here in 2016, both his OBP (.368) and slugging (.447) are up. The power may come, but you also have to enjoy the hitter you're seeing right now.
May 4 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run against the White Sox on Wednesday.The young shortstop posted just a .297 OBP in his rookie season and improved that figure to a strong .355 last season, but it's now a sparkling .390 this year following Wednesday's performance. Fantasy owners have still only gotten one home run out of Bogaerts, but that .321 batting average to go with five steals takes a lot of the sting out.
Apr 30 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Yankees.The third-year shortstop posted his second multi-hit outing over the last four, and fifth over his last nine contests. Bogaerts hasn't been able to provide much in the way of the long ball this season, but is now slashing a respectable .292/.364/.427 over his first 89 at-bats.
Apr 27 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday night's 11-4 win over Atlanta. He has three steals in the past two games.Bogaerts has the legs to steal bags -- he was successful 10 times in 12 stolen-base attempts in 2015 -- but hitting one spot ahead of David Ortiz in the batting order, Bogaerts the baserunner rarely gets the opportunity to steal a bag. It doesn't serve a purpose to steal -- if you get thrown out, there's one less run for Ortiz to knock in; if you're successful, the opponent is motivated to take bat out of Ortiz's hands via the intentional walk. What was different about these last two games is that Boston was in a National League city and Oritz, a designated hitter by trade, was held out of the lineup. We don't expect to see a big uptick in stolen bases for Bogaerts, who stole just three all of last season when hitting out of the three-hole.
Apr 25 2016Bogaerts returned to the lineup Sunday after missing one game with a wrist injury. He went 1-for-5 with a walk in a 7-5 extra-inning win over Houston.Bogaerts is hitting .271 through 17 games played, a noticeable drop off from his breakout 2015 season, but he's always been a slow starter in the colder months. He hit .274 in April 2015 before hitting .326 between May and October. If he's still at .270 or thereabouts in June, it might be time to panic.
Apr 24 2016Bogaerts (wrist) will return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Astros, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts skipped Saturday's game after being hit in the wrist Friday (although he was available off the bench as a defensive replacement), but it appears the night off did him well. The 23-year-old shortstop will return to the lineup Sunday and hit in his usual spot third in the order. Bogaerts can be deployed normally in both season-long and daily lineups, as there's nothing to suggest he's limited in any capacity.
Apr 23 2016Bogaerts (wrist) will not be available to hit Saturday but he could enter the game as an emergency defensive replacement, Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts was hit on the wrist by a pitch Friday and will not be in the lineup for Saturday's tilt in Houston. Given that he's only going to be available Saturday as an emergency option, his status going into the series finale Sunday is murky at best. That said, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe is reporting that Bogaerts does not believe a stint on the disabled list is in the realm of possibility.
Apr 23 2016Bogaerts (wrist) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts left Friday's game after being hit on the wrist by a Luke Gregerson offering, and although X-rays on the area came back negative, he will get the day off Saturday. Brock Holt will slide over to cover shortstop Saturday with Bogaerts sitting out, but he could return to the order for Sunday's series finale.
Apr 22 2016X-rays on Bogaerts' wrist came back negative after Friday's game, the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.He was 2-for-4 with a double before leaving Friday's game against Houston after getting hit on the right wrist by a 89 mph fastball from Luke Gregerson. Bogaerts could move his wrist freely after the game, and the injured wrist was not wrapped when he spoke to reporters, but he admitted that it would probably be pretty sore when he woke up Saturday. It would not be surprising for the Red Sox to give him a game or two off, in which case Brock Holt or Josh Rutledge would have to step in at shortstop.
Apr 22 2016Bogaerts left Friday's game after being hit on the right wrist by a fastball from Luke Gregerson in the ninth inning, WEEI's Rob Bradford reports.This could be a damaging blow for the Red Sox and for Bogaerts' fantasy owners. He remained on the ground after getting hit while the team's trainer and manager checked on him, and he was then escorted off the field. Stay tuned for word of the official diagnosis. Brock Holt and Josh Rutledge are the only other players capable of playing shortstop on the 25-man roster.
Apr 22 2016Bogaerts (wrist) will get X-rays following Friday's game, but he did not seem too distraught about the injury, the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.He left Friday's game against the Astros in the ninth inning after getting hit on the wrist by a Luke Gregerson fastball. Abraham's assessment that Bogaerts was not distraught is encouraging, but the team has still not commented on the exact nature of the injury, and are unlikely to until the X-rays come back, so stay tuned.
Apr 21 2016Bogaerts (quad) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Kevin Thomas of the Portland Press Herald reports.Bogaerts was removed from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his left quad, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said the move was merely precautionary. Supporting that notion, Bogaerts is back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi, occupying his usual spot as the starting shortstop and No. 3 hitter.
Apr 20 2016Manager John Farrell is hopeful that Bogaerts (quad) will be able to return for Thursday's game, as his exit from Wednesday's contest was only precautionary, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts left Wednesday's game with the Rays after feeling tightness in his left quadriceps. Farrell's statement is a good sign that Bogaerts could be back soon even if he doesn't play Thusday. Look for an update regarding his status tomorrow when the Red Sox's lineup is released.
Apr 20 2016Bogaerts was taken out of Wednesday's game against the Rays due to tightness in his left quad, MLB.com's Ian Browne reports.Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored prior to leaving Wednesday's contest. He is considered day-to-day, but it will be a quick turnaround to the next game with the Red Sox playing an early afternoon affair Thursday. The Red Sox's lineup for Thursday's contest will ultimately reveal whether or not Bogaerts will be able to avoid missing any further action.
Apr 20 2016Bogaerts was removed from Wednesday's game prior to the top of the sixth inning, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.The reason for Bogaerts' removal has not been revealed as of yet, but he was forced to leave the game after scoring from first base in the bottom of the fifth frame. Expect an update on Bogaerts' status when more details become available.
Apr 16 2016Bogaerts was 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays.The shortstop blased a one-out, third-inning offering from Marco Estrada, a line drive into the seats atop the Green Monster. It marked the 23-year-old's first gopher ball of the season, and extended his hitting streak to eight games. Bogaerts has also reached base safely in every game but the opener, and now has five RBI over his last two contests.
Apr 13 2016Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double, two steals and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.That's hits in six straight for the young shortstop, and the two early swipes are nice to see after Bogaerts increased his output to 10 steals last year. He makes a lot of good contact, which helps him hit for average, but it'd be nice to see Bogaerts boost his power totals as well as his speed. At just 23 years old, he's certainly in position to do so.
Apr 8 2016Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Friday's 8-7 victory over the Blue Jays.After starting the new season in an 0-for-9 funk, Bogaerts broke out with his first three hits of the season. His slow start notwithstanding, the standout shortstop is fully expected to thrive in the three-hole this season, and build on his .320/.355./.421 line from 2015.
Mar 25 2016Bogaerts cracked a homer in Thursday's game against the Mets. He went 2-for-3 with the homer and two RBI.Bogaerts had a nice breakout season in 2015, but with just seven homers, the power has been the last thing to develop. It's not a knock on his game, but after hitting 12 homers in 2014, we were expecting more. The Red Sox are preaching patience with the 22-year-old shortstop, who improved his batting average 80 points between 2014 and 2015 at the expense of the long ball. At some point, we hope to see both elements of offense -- a .300 hitter with 15-20 homer potential at a premium position.
Mar 19 2016Red Sox manager John Farrell said Bogaerts will go back to third in the batting order for the time being, the Boston Herald reports.Farrell experimented with Bogaerts batting cleanup for a stretch of games this week, but switched him back to the three-hole Friday. "Chance to get Bogey back in the 3-hole, where maybe he's more comfortable because of the number of at-bats in that spot last year," Farrell said. "We took an opportunity to take a look at (Bogaerts in the 4-hole), but for the time being, he'll be back in the 3-hole."
Mar 16 2016Bogaerts found himself batting cleanup Wednesday for the fourth time this week, CSN New England reports.Manager John Farrell is toying with the lineup and hinted that it might be something he employs during the regular season. The manager's motivation is two-fold: he'd like to move David Ortiz up to third in order to ensure a first-inning at-bat; and he wants to break up the run of righties at the top of the order with Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia and Bogaerts. The shortstop doesn't carry the power of a traditional cleanup hitter, but he's developed into a good hitter that can protect Ortiz and possibly get himself a few more RBI opportunities.
Feb 29 2016Bogaerts' power will come, according to Red Sox hitting coach Chili Davis, but the coach doesn't want the shortstop applying any undue pressure on himself to hit more home runs, CSN New England reports.Davis is relieved to see Bogaerts taking the same approach as he did in 2015 when the shortstop was third in MLB with 196 hits. The breakthroughs Davis observed last season -- Bogaerts' confidence with two strikes; learning to handle fastballs in; laying off breaking balls out of the zone; and a reduction in his strike out rate -- are more important than going after home runs. The takeaway here is don't expect a big jump from the seven homers Bogaerts hit in 2015. He could eventually become a 20-homer guy, but that won't happen in 2016.
Sep 21 2015Bogaerts put on a power show Monday against the Rays, as he went 2-for-5 with five RBI, a double, and his seventh home run.This is just Bogaerts's third game this year with two extra-base hits and his six total bases ties a career high. Bogaerts's batting line is up to .323/.353/.426 on the season. He has the best batting average among major league shortstops by 36 points over Jung-Ho Kang and by 52 points over the next American League shortstop, Erick Aybar.
Sep 20 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.Bogaerts is having a stellar September, hitting .369/.406/.523/.929 in 15 games. His two homers in September are the most he's hit in any month in 2015. The power is last element of offense we're waiting for out of Bogaerts, but even with a mere six homers in 2015, he's among the offensive leaders at the shortstop position.
Sep 20 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Blue Jays.Bogaerts is in the middle of a nine-game hitting streak where he's hitting 16-for-41 (.390). The hot-hitting shortstop is closing in on 200 hits for the season and is hitting .322 on the season, good for second in the American League.
Sep 16 2015Bogaerts isn't in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts continues to rake in the late months of the season, batting .375/.417/.500 with a home run and 11 RBI over 56 at-bats in September. He's been one of the bright spots for the team this season, but he'll get a day off Wednesday in favor of Deven Marrero, who'll bat ninth in his place.
Sep 15 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI and run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles.Bogaerts continues his red-hot September, one that has already seen him post seven multi-hit outings, reach base safely in all 13 contests, and knock in 11 runs. The superstar shortstop has turned in a spectacular sophomore campaign and would appear to have more than enough ability to build on his success in 2016.
Sep 11 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with two runs in Friday's loss to the Rays.Bogaerts continued his torrid month, during which he has batted .354 with 20 RBI and 17 runs. If one could make a quibble about Bogaerts' splendid sophomore campaign, it would be that he has failed to drive the ball out of the park with any level of regularity. Still, it's hard to complain with player who ranks first in hits, batting average and OBP among shortstops this season and ranks among the top three in doubles, RBI and runs. Don't take him out of your lineup.
Sep 6 2015Bogaerts had a double and four RBI in Saturday's win over the Phillies. He has eight RBI in the last three games.Bogaerts, who leads Boston with a .370 batting average when runners are in scoring position, is now second on the team with 69 RBI. Since he was elevated to third in the batting order in mid-June, Bogaerts began knocking in runs with more regularity.
Sep 3 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in Wednesday night's loss to the Yankees. He's hit safely in 13 of the last 14 games, going 21-for-57 during that run.There were some questions following 2014, a year in which Bogaerts endured a miserable summer slump, but he's certainly put to rest any lingering concerns. The final piece we'll be looking for next season is the emergence of power. Wednesday night's homer was just his fifth of the season -- he hit 12 last year -- and just his second extra-base hit during the recent 14-game stretch.
Aug 26 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 3-0 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday.Bogaerts was a table setter on Wednesday, getting on base three times and scoring on a Travis Shaw homer to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning. He extended his success against any and all southpaws on the season, notching a walk and a single off of the stingy Chris Sale. The 22-year-old Bogaerts has come of age in 2015 and has been on fire since June 1, raising his batting average 38 points during that span to his current figure of .313. Bogaerts has been a homegrown bright spot for the BoSox in a season of free-agent disappointments, and is likely just scratching the surface of his potential in just his second full season in the majors.
Aug 19 2015Bogaerts is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Indians, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.Bogaerts continues to surprise offensively this season, batting .312/.340/.410 this season. He will sit out Wednesday, however, with Brock Holt sliding over from second base to replace him.
Aug 17 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners.Bogaerts is establishing himself as a good hitter in 2015 -- be's been above .300 since early July -- but his power numbers have been subdued. Sunday's homer was his fourth of the season and first since June 15.
Aug 8 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday night's win over the Tigers. He entered the game having been hitless in his previous three games (11 at-bats).Bogaerts continues his best season to date, though he has been on the fortunate end of BABIP, posting a ninth-best .365 average on balls in play. Compared to other players on the top end of BABIP, Bogaerts' slugging (.408) and on-base percentage (.342, 17 walks in 426 plate appearances) are lower than the other leaders. We're trying not to look too negatively at his accomplishments this season, but there's still some development needed.
Aug 1 2015Bogaerts had a big game Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and his sixth stolen base of the season.It's the third time in his last seven games that Bogaerts has collected three or more hits, pushing his batting average on the season to .319.
Jul 30 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a steal, an RBI and two runs Thursday against the White Sox.He helped lead the way in a 13-hit parade by the Boston offense. We're still waiting for more pop to show up -- Bogaerts has just three homers in 99 games this year -- but it's hard to complain too much when the guy's sitting on a .316 batting average for a Red Sox team that's struggled mightily.
Jul 27 2015Bogaerts had his fourth four-hit game of the season in Sunday night's win over the Tigers.Bogaerts, who has benefited from a .372 BABIP, has been a much more confident hitter in 2015, hitting .405 with runners in scoring position. That's a huge increase on the .153 he hit in the same situation in 2014.
Jul 25 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-5 and had a walkoff single in Boston's 2-1 win over the Tigers in 11 innings. He has RBI in four of the last five games.Bogaerts has developed into Boston's most consistent and reliable hitter in 2015. He leads the team with a .405 batting average with runners in scoring position.
Jul 25 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-5 and had a walk-off single in Boston's 2-1 win over the Tigers in 11 innings. He has RBI in four of the last five games.Bogaerts has developed into Boston's most consistent and reliable hitter in 2015. He leads the team with a .405 batting average with runners in scoring position.
Jul 18 2015Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to 11 games Friday night, going 2-for-4 in a loss to the Angels.The summertime has been kind to Bogaerts, whose line reads .350/.370/.463/.832 in 39 games since May 31.
Jul 7 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with three RBI and delivered the winning blow in Tuesday night's win over the Marlins. He's currently in the midst of a six-game hitting streak (12-for-26, .462).Bogaerts plated three runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to fuel Boston's come-from-behind win. He's now hitting .379 with runners in scoring position, best on the team and fourth-best in the American League.
Jul 4 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a walk in Friday night's loss to the Astros.Bogaerts has six hits in his last 10 at-bats, raising his average to .300, its highest level since mid-April.
Jul 2 2015Bogaerts hit second in the batting order for the first time this season and went 1-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.Bogaerts spent much of the first two months in the lower third of the batting order, but a hot bat is getting him higher up. His spot in the order will change again once Dustin Pedroia (hamstring) returns, but we suspect Bogaerts will find his name no lower than sixth.
Jun 21 2015Bogaerts returned the lineup Sunday after a day off Saturday. He had three hits, all doubles, including one that drove in three runs and blew open the game in Boston's 13-2 win over Kansas City.Bogaerts is one of a set of Boston hitters that are heating up. In the past 20 games, he's 28-of-80 (.350) with 14 RBI, though that hot streak has been largely bereft of power (.427 slugging).
Jun 20 2015Bogaerts is out of the lineup Saturday against Kansas City.There is no indication that Bogaerts is sitting out due to injury, but Boston will use Brock Holt at shortstop and welcome Dustin Pedroia back into the lineup. Still, Bogaerts has hit well enough lately that he likely won't be out of the lineup for long.
Jun 17 2015Bogaerts will bat third in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.With David Ortiz out of the lineup Wednesday, Bogaerts will take Ortiz's usual spot in the lineup. Bogaerts will be facing left-hander Alex Wood on Wednesday. In 59 at-bats against lefty starters this season, Bogaerts is batting .390/.446/.525 with three doubles.
Jun 17 2015Bogaerts was moved up to cleanup in the batting order Tuesday with Hanley Ramirez (back) unavailable. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI and now has hit safely in 16 of the last 18 games.For most of the season, Bogaerts has been in the lower third of the batting order, but he's been one of the few consistent hitters in the lineup and has found himself moving up lately.
Jun 15 2015Bogaerts continued his strong season Monday, connecting for his third home run of the season.The shortstop has been particularly strong this month, batting .333 with eight RBI and a couple of steals in June. Bogaerts is still just 22 years old, and seems to be delivering on the immense talent that was promised when he made his Major League debut two years ago. He's hitting .289 with three home runs now this season.
Jun 13 2015Bogaerts was moved up to third in the batting order Friday night with Hanley Ramirez (knee) getting a night off. He went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a loss to Toronto.Bogaerts is hitting with regularity -- he extended his hitting streak to eight games Friday -- and deserves a more prominent spot in the order where his bat can produce some offense. However, he normally bats in the lower third behind the under-performing David Ortiz, Mike Napoli and Pablo Sandoval.
Jun 8 2015Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Boston's come-from-behind win over Oakland on Sunday.The Red Sox had several big hits during a seven-run eighth inning, but none were bigger than Bogaerts' double that gave Boston a 5-4 lead. He's been in a good groove of late, going 13-for-25 (1.138 OPS) in his last seven games.
Jun 4 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-4 in Thursday's loss to the Twins. It was his fourth multi-hit game in the last five.Bogaerts' recent hitting run got him moved up to fifth in the batting order. After going 11-for-21 in the last five, he's second on the team among the regulars with a .298 batting average.
Jun 4 2015Bogaerts had three hits and two RBI in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Before going 0-for-3 in the night-cap, Bogaerts had put together a three-game streak of multi-hit games (8-for-11) following an 0-for-16 stretch.The young shortstop had his batting average up to .292, it's highest mark since April 25, after Wednesday's first game. Bogaerts leads the Red Sox with a .324 batting average when runners are in scoring position, an area of great weakness for the team as a whole. Now all they need to do is get him in a position when runners are on. That's not so easy when you're batting in the lower third of the order.
Jun 1 2015Bogaerts had three hits in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. His infield single in the fourth inning snapped an 0-for-16 skid.Bogaerts is second among Boston's regulars with a .274 batting average. He remains stuck in the lower third of the batting order, but he's hit with more consistency than either Mike Napoli or Pablo Sandoval.
May 31 2015Bogaerts is in the lineup for Sunday's game against Texas, WEEI.com reports.Bogaert was given the night off Saturday and had been replaced by Brock Holt, who committed two errors in an 8-0 loss. The Red Sox have since re-signed Jeff Bianchi, who was designated for assignment and opted to become a free agent Saturday.
May 30 2015Bogaerts is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts was right back in the lineup Friday after leaving Thursday's game with a left forearm contusion, but went 0-for-3 in the loss. It's uncertain whether his absence Saturday is related or if manager John Farrell just wanted to keep Brock Holt involved with another start.
May 30 2015Bogaerts, who left Thursday night's game with a forearm contusion, was in the lineup Friday and went 0-for-3 with an RBI in a loss to the Rangers.A quick turnaround for Bogaerts, who was plunked by a pitch on the forearm Thursday.
May 29 2015Bogaerts (forearm) is in the lineup Friday.He was hit by a pitch in Thursday's game but avoided a serious injury and should be considered healthy moving forward. Bogaerts will hit seventh Friday against Yovani Gallardo and the Rangers.
May 28 2015X-rays came back negative on Bogaerts' left forearm following Thursday's win over the Rangers, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. He's being listed as day-to-day.Bogaerts was fortunate to avoid any sort of fracture after he was struck on the wrist/forearm area by a Nick Martinez fastball in his first at-bat of the game, as he only came away with the bruise. The injury could still present some issues with swinging the bat, so it's not certain if Bogaerts will be able to slot back into the lineup for Friday's matchup with Texas.
May 28 2015Bogaerts was diagnosed with a left forearm contusion after being removed from Thursday's game against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch earlier in the contest, Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports.Bogaerts initially stayed in the game after taking a Nick Martinez fastball to the wrist area, but the pain evidently became too much to bear, as he was replaced by Carlos Peguero during his next at-bat in the fourth inning. The shortstop seemed to be coming around at the plate for the Red Sox within the past couple of weeks, but after an 0-for-12 showing in the Red Sox's recently completed series with the Twins and now a wrist injury to contend with, he might be headed for another rough patch.
May 28 2015Bogaerts was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Rangers, two innings after getting hit on the hand by a pitch.Bogaerts was replaced at shortstop by Brock Holt, who started the game in the outfield.
May 24 2015Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to seven games after going 4-for-4 in Sunday's win over the Angels.Bogaerts has been swinging a good bat, going 11-for-25 during the hit streak, and has been moved up to fifth in the batting order.
May 23 2015Bogaerts was moved up to fifth in the batting order Friday night after a 10-game stretch in which he hit .303 with an .828 OPS. He went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a loss to the Angels.The Red Sox are in a team-wide hitting funk, but Bogaerts is running counter to that trend. And manager John Farrell hopes the move up the order puts Bogaerts in some run-scoring situations. We expect more fluidity to the batting order in the coming days with the callup of Rusney Castillo and injuries to Pablo Sandoval (knee) and Hanley Ramirez (hand, shoulder).
May 13 2015Bogaerts is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics, Rob Bradford of 93.7 WEEI reports.Bogaerts will receive a day off Wednesday after a long stretch of starts at shortstop. He currently sits at .252/.308/.342 on the season, but will cede the start Wednesday to Brock Holt, who'll bat sixth for the Red Sox.
Apr 24 2015Bogaerts is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.Bogaerts will give way to Brock Holt at shortstop Friday, receiving his second day off in the last four. He's been on a bit of a slump at the plate lately, collecting just one hit in his last five games, but the young shortstop should return to the lineup Saturday.
Apr 21 2015Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.He'll take a seat Tuesday while Brock Holt makes a spot start at short for the Red Sox. Bogaerts has gone 15-for-47 (.319) with eight RBI and two steals through 12 games this season.
Apr 18 2015Bogaerts had two hits, a run scored and a walk-off single in Boston's win over Baltimore on Friday.Bogaerts continues a torrid stretch to start the 2015 season. He's hit safely in seven of nine games played, going 15-for-38 (.395) while knocking in eight runs.
Apr 16 2015Bogaerts felt no ill effects in his return to the lineup from a knee injury, the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts got to test the knee in his first at-bat when he raced down the line in attempt to beat an infield chopper. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, but crisis has been averted.
Apr 15 2015Bogaerts (knee) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts was held out of Tuesday's lineup due to a sore knee, but an MRI that was performed came back clean, and it appears a day off was all Bogaerts needed to get right. Bogaerts, who went 13-for-30 (.433) with seven RBI in his first seven games, will man shortstop and hit seventh Wednesday afternoon.
Apr 14 2015Bogaerts' MRI came back clean on his right knee and he may be able to play in Wednesday's game, the Boston Globe's Alex Speier reports.He was not in the lineup Tuesday because he was experiencing right knee soreness, so it's good to hear the issue is not serious. Hopefully when Bogaerts feels up to returning to the lineup he can pick up where he left off, as he was hitting .433 with two steals through seven games. Consider him questionable for Wednesday's game, and if he cannot play, Brock Holt figures to get another start at shortstop.
Apr 14 2015Bogaerts is experiencing soreness in his right knee and has been sent for an MRI, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Brock Holt is getting the start at shortstop Tuesday with Bogaerts ailing. The timing of the injury is certainly unfortunate for the 22-year-old Bogaerts, as he has gotten off to a great start (13-for-30), but he should be considered just day-to-day until the results of the MRI are disclosed.
Apr 14 2015Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.After starting the first seven games of the season, Bogaerts will give way to utilityman Brock Holt. The 22-year-old shortstop is off to a 13-for-30 (.433 BA) start this season, with two stolen bases, six runs, seven RBI and a strong K:BB (3:4).
Apr 14 2015Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with two runs, a walk and an RBI in Monday's win over the Nationals.You remember Bogaerts' interminable slump last summer? We do. And there was concern expressed during spring training when hitting coach Chili Davis said he was a little jumpy at the plate. Well, the young shortstop has hit safely in six straight (four of the multi-hit variety) and is 13-for-30 with four walks and seven RBI through seven games.
Apr 11 2015Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with two runs scored a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Yankees.Bogaerts invented a run with his base-running and has two steals so far, matching the number of bases he stole in 2014.
Apr 10 2015Bogaerts had another nice game going 4-for-8 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored as Boston downed the Yankees on Friday night.The outburst lifted his average to .421 on the season, and he capped the night with a 19th inning single, followed by the stolen base, and then scoring what would turn out to be the winning run on a sacrifice fly.
Apr 9 2015Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and three RBI in Boston's win over Philadelphia on Thursday.There were signs in spring training that Bogaerts was a little too anxious at the plate and our uneasy feeling was exacerbated when he began the year 1-for-7 with a couple of easy punchouts. Then manager John Farrell dropped him to eighth in the batting order. The three-hit, three-RBI effort Thursday is more of what we expect from the 22-year-old.
Apr 9 2015Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in Boston's loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday.Bogaerts was dropped to eighth in the batting order, behind catcher Ryan Hanigan, because manager John Farrell felt Hanigan is swinging the bat better. While that doesn't sound optimistic, fantasy owners should exercise patience with the young shortstop.
Apr 1 2015With the help of hitting coach Chili Davis, Bogaerts has found the root of the problem that has been causing him to be out of sync at the plate, the Providence Journal reports.Davis said Bogaerts has been leading with his head at times and that's caused some poor-quality at-bats. With Opening Day less than a week away, Davis is confident there's enough time for Bogaerts to consistently keep his head back during at-bats.
Mar 8 2015Bogaerts had two hits, a homer and drove in four runs in Sunday's game against the Mets.Bogaerts has homered twice during spring games while also showing better range in the field. The young shortstop is looking to build off a strong September from last season.
Mar 6 2015Bogaerts homered, had two RBI and scored two runs in Thursday night's game against the Twins.More encouraging than the bat was his diving play up the middle on a ball hit by Kurt Suzuki. He bounced the throw to first, but got the out. Going to his left for balls was an area Bogaerts struggled with last season. He worked hard in the offseason to improve his first-step reaction, particularly to his left, and it showed Thursday.
Feb 22 2015Bogaerts has improved defensively during the offseason, noted manager John Farrell, the Providence Journal reports. "There is a noticeable difference in his first-step quickness, which is an area we tried to address," said Farrell, also mentioning progress in Bogaerts' ability to start a double play quicker. "Last year was a year of growth certainly for him."The main focus of Bogaerts' offseason was his defense at shortstop, particularly going to his left and his first-step reaction. The Red Sox are confident any of his hitting problems last year aren't a long-term concern.
Jan 29 2015Bogaerts has been working on his first-step quickness during the offseason, ESPN Boston reports. "The balls that just miss the glove, I definitely will get them now," he said.As the Red Sox broke for the offseason, infield coach Brian Butterworth told Bogaerts to prioritize working on his first step as part of his offseason plan. Bogaerts feels confident he was able to accomplish that, which is good news as Boston will feature many ground-ball pitchers in its starting rotation.
Dec 9 2014Bogaerts is working out at the Athletes Performance Institute in preparation for the upcoming season, the Springfield Republican reports.Red Sox manager John Farrell met with Bogaerts on Sunday and discussed the importance of sustaining the gains of his offseason work with current and former teammates into spring training. Bogaerts is expected to open the season as the Red Sox's starting shortstop despite the addition of Hanley Ramirez, who was introduced as the team's new left fielder upon signing with the club this winter.
Sep 28 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, The Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.The neck stiffness might still be bothering Bogaerts, who will sit out just his second game in all of September. This ends an underwhelming but still promising season for the former top prospect, hitting .240/.297/.362. Jemile Weeks will start in his place.
Sep 28 2014Bogaerts is being held out Sunday due to a minor hamstring injury suffered Saturday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts wanted to be in the lineup for Derek Jeter's final game, but the injury will prevent him from taking the field. Don't expect the setback to be an issue when spring training rolls around.
Sep 25 2014Bogaerts (neck) went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs in his return to the lineup in Wednesday night's win over Tampa Bay.Bogaerts had played every inning since Aug. 31 before neck stiffness forced him to leave Sunday's game and sidelined him Tuesday. He's showed signs of snapping out of the three-month slumber his bat went into during summer, hitting .317 with eight extra-base hits and 16 RBI in 21 games during the month of September. If fantasy owners gave up on him and he's in the free-agent pool, grab him as a speculative move for 2015. He's going to have a role in Boston next season.
Sep 24 2014Bogaerts (neck) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays.Bogaerts, who was lifted from Sunday's game due to neck stiffness, ended up being scratched from Tuesday's lineup after batting practice. It seems the Red Sox were just playing it safe with the 21-year-old, as he is penciled in to man short and bat second Wednesday against right-hander Jake Odorizzi. He'll look to improve upon his already stellar .308/.317/.513 batting line for the month of September.
Sep 23 2014Bogaerts (neck) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.The Red Sox were optimistic that Bogaerts, who left Sunday's game with neck stiffness, would be able to return following Monday's off day, but it seems he did not fare particularly well during batting practice. Jemile Weeks is now set to man short and bat second for Boston, while Bogaerts should be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's tilt.
Sep 23 2014Bogaerts (neck) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.Bogaerts was removed from Boston's last game Sunday with the sore neck, but he will be able to take the field Tuesday as expected. Bogaerts will play shortstop and bat second as he has done regularly the last couple weeks.
Sep 21 2014Bogaerts left Sunday afternoon's game due to neck stiffness, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts was replaced by Jemile Weeks at shortstop after going 0-for-1 at the dish before exiting. The severity of his injury is currently unclear, but he'll likely look to return to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rays. However, with little left to play for this season, the Red Sox could elect to take a conservative approach with their young infielder.
Sep 21 2014Bogaerts (neck), who left Sunday afternoon's game, is expected to play Tuesday against the Rays, the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts departed Sunday's game in the second inning after going 0-for-1 at the plate. He's dealing with neck stiffness after taking a ricochet to the neck during pregame batting practice. With the Sox off Monday, Bogaerts should be back in action Tuesday.
Sep 17 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 in Tuesday night's loss to Pittsburgh. He extended his hitting streak to nine games during which he's hitting .405/.425/.676.Since sitting out a handful of games due to a concussion, Bogaerts has been the hitter we thought we were getting when he opened the season as Boston's starting shortstop. He's hit .367 (25-of-68, eight extra-base hits) with multiple hits in eight of 17 games since returning.
Sep 7 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to Toronto on Sunday.Bogaerts has been swinging a much more effective bat since coming back from a concussion. He's hitting .375 with a home run, four doubles and five RBI over his previous eight games.
Sep 5 2014Bogaerts was 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in a win over Toronto on Friday night.After a dismal August (he hit .130 for the month and spent time on the concussion disabled list), Bogaerts has turned it up a notch in September, raising his average to .234 while boosting his RBI to 34. He's a quality hitter who is likely to be increasingly more productive as he gains experience.
Sep 3 2014Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday night's win over the Yankees. He has hits in three straight games, going 7-for-13 with four extra-base hits during the run.Bogaerts was coming off a month of August in which he hit just .123 (9-for-73). After going hitless in his first game back from a concussion, Bogaerts has strung together this encouraging three-game stretch. He'll continue to get at-bats throughout the rest of the year, regardless of whether he's struggling or not.
Sep 1 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double and scored a run in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The double was his first extra-base hit in 15 games.Bogaerts was recently activated from the 7-day concussion disabled list. The two-hit game raised his August average to .101/.179/.130.
Aug 30 2014Bogaerts (concussion) is back in the starting lineup Saturday, Sean McAdam of CSN New England reports.After a brief stint on the DL, Bogaerts' concussion symptoms have subsided and he's now ready to reprise his role as the Red Sox's primary shortstop.
Aug 30 2014Manager John Farrell expects Bogaerts (concussion) to return to the lineup Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts rejoined the team Friday for the start of the weekend series with Tampa Bay. He said he's feeling fine now and doesn't have symptoms.
Aug 28 2014Bogaerts (concussion) will join the Red Sox in Florida on Thursday after being cleared to travel and play, the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts, who suffered a concussion last Friday, is eligible to be activated from the 7-day disabled list Saturday.
Aug 27 2014Bogaerts has been cleared through the league's concussion protocol and is set to rejoin the Red Sox on Saturday, Ben MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.Manager John Gibbons said Tuesday night that Bogaerts was no longer displaying concussion symptoms, but the 21-year-old is now officially in the clear to return from the 7-day DL on Saturday when first eligible. Bogaerts, who was hit in the head by a pitch last Friday, will look to finish strong after a disappointing first full season in the majors.
Aug 27 2014Bogaerts (concussion) is symptom free, according to manager John Farrell, the Boston Globe.Bogaerts is eligible to come off the 7-day disabled list Saturday.
Aug 24 2014The Red Sox placed Bogaerts (head) on the 7-day disabled list Sunday, WEEI Boston reports.Bogaerts is experiencing concussion symptoms after being struck on the head by a pitch Friday, so the Red Sox placed him on the disabled list to both give him time to recover and open up a roster post. Carlos Rivero was called up to take Bogaerts' place on the roster, but Brock Holt will likely see most of the action at shortstop until Bogaerts returns.
Aug 24 2014Bogaerts (head) will be under further evaluation for a concussion Sunday, Maureen A. Mullen of the Boston Globe reports.As expected, the Red Sox are taking every precaution with Bogaerts after he was beaned in the head Friday night. Sunday's evaluation should offer a clearer picture of whether or not he can return in a day or two or if he'll require a stay on the disabled list.
Aug 24 2014Bogaerts (head) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts was optimistic he'd be able to play Sunday after he reported improvement with his condition following Friday's hit by pitch, but it sounds like he's apparently still under observation. The Red Sox haven't offered any word on whether or not Bogaerts is dealing with a concussion, but even if he's cleared to return to the field within the next couple of days, his 1-for-23 performance over his previous eight games hardly makes him an encouraging selection for leagues with weekly lineups.
Aug 23 2014Bogaerts (head) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.The results of Bogaerts' concussion test have not been made public, but the 21-year-old will sit out at least one game after being hit in the head by a Felix Hernandez changeup Friday night. Super utilityman Brock Holt will take over at shortstop in his absence. Bogaerts has recorded just one hit in his last eight games (23 at-bats), but he should continue to see near-everyday time so long as he manages to avoid the DL.
Aug 22 2014Bogaerts is awaiting the results of a concussion test performed after his departure from Friday's game, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports.Bogaerts reportedly felt better after Friday night's game, but the test results will ultimately determine his chances of returning to action Saturday. It would hardly be surprising to see the Red Sox take a cautious approach with their young shortstop.
Aug 22 2014Bogaerts was pulled from Friday's game to be evaluated for a concussion, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.He was hit in the head by a 89 mph changeup from Felix Hernandez, but stayed in the game, not only to run the bases, but he also played a half inning in the field before being replaced by Brock Holt at shortstop. We will update his status when word of the concussion tests are announced.
Aug 20 2014Bogaerts will not be demoted to Triple-A Pawtucket, according to Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, the Providence Journal reports. "In our minds, this is where he needs to be," Cherington said. "We want him to be our shortstop for the rest of this season and allow him to work through what he's working through."Bogaerts has hit a wall offensively, which may affecting his defense. In the wake of Boston's decision to demote another struggling rookie, Jackie Bradley, Cherington moved quickly to say that Bogaerts' situation is different than Bradley's.
Aug 16 2014Bogaerts was back in the lineup Friday night and went 0-for-4 in an extra-inning loss to the Astros. He's 5-for-43 (.116) in his previous 11 games.Bogaerts has been playing pretty much everyday since Boston shook up the roster at the trading deadline, but he's not hitting like he'll continue to be an everyday player. After Friday, his on-base percentage (.294) and OPS (.640) have dipped to season lows. His drop off over the course of the summer is worrisome. On May 31, Bogaerts was slashing .304/.397/.438/.835.
Aug 14 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Thursday vs. the Astros, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Even though the Red Sox's depth chart has cleared up a bit with Mookie Betts back in the minors and Allen Craig and Shane Victorino on the DL, the team still has to play musical chairs to get the versatile Brock Holt in the lineup on a regular basis. Thursday's victim will be Bogaerts, who has started each of the last 14 games but hasn't done much to support his claim to an everyday role. Bogaerts has recorded just six hits in 43 August at-bats.
Aug 8 2014Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a double in Thursday night's loss to the Cardinals. He now has collected extra-base hits in back-to-back games.The Red Sox remain high on their young shortstop and will give him plenty of opportunity to make more impact as a hitter. Five of his last seven hits have gone for extra bases.
Jul 31 2014Red Sox GM Ben Cherington expects Bogaerts to play a lot of shortstop over the final two months of the season, The Providence Journal reports.With Stephen Drew shipped off to the Yankees, Bogaerts figures to handle most of the playing time at shortstop, allowing Will Middlebrooks to start at third base. The Red Sox are seemingly in no rush to make a judgement on Bogaerts' ultimate landing spot, but the team can use the final two months of an otherwise lost season to evaluate both Middlebrooks and the 21-year-old Aruban. The situation carries little relevance outside of dynasty leagues, as Bogaerts will retain both third base and shortstop eligibility in nearly every format next season. He's already started 54 games at short and 44 at the hot corner this season.
Jul 31 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday night's loss to the Blue Jays. He has multiple hits in two straight games, the first time he's done that since June 2-3.The hits in those two games aren't cheapies. He's singled to right, homered to left, doubled to center and doubled to right. Bogaerts, who's hitting .393 over the last nine games, is starting to emerge from a six-week slumber at the plate.
Jul 30 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a homer in Tuesday night's loss to the Blue Jays. He currently has a four-game hitting streak and is 11-for-37 (.297) since the All-Star break.Bogaerts endured a horrendous June (.135) and is hitting only .213 for July despite the good run since the break. The Red Sox need to get the promising rookie back on track and will continue to give him at-bats through the end of the season.
Jul 27 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.Bogaerts has started six straight games for the Red Sox, but will give way to Brock Holt, who's versatility allows manager John Ferrell to give nearly any of his infielders a day off when needed. Despite collecting seven hits in his last six games, Bogaerts slump has largely continued, as he owns just a .191 July batting average.
Jul 20 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday vs. the Royals, Maureen Mullen of the Boston Globe reports.Brock Holt's emergence and ability to play multiple positions has made him a mainstay in the Boston lineup, so he'll spell Bogaerts at third base as manager John Farrell pieces together Sunday's starting nine. There's a chance Bogaerts could miss out on the occasional start or two per week while his batting line sits at a pedestrian .234/.310/.353 for the season, but Stephen Drew's similar struggles afford Bogaerts a decent amount of job security at either third base or shortstop most nights.
Jul 18 2014Bogaerts was 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run as the Red Sox defeated Kansas City on Friday night.Bogaerts has gone through about a month of horrendous production so this had to be a breath of fresh air. Hitting just .236 with seven home runs and 24 RBI, the Red Sox have continually stated they will stick with him, and he has the talent to make that a wise decision once he gets everything back in sync.
Jul 13 2014The Red Sox are sticking with Bogaerts despite an epic string of futility, the Providence Journal reports. "What's right for our team long-term is to get a productive Xander Bogaerts," manager John Farrell said. "We don't lose sight that we still have confidence and know that he's going to be an impact player. We're working through some things to get there."Prior to his 2-for-4 effort Saturday, Bogaerts was hitting .105 with a .142 on-base percentage and a .140 slugging percentage in the previous 30 games. Boston coaches are working with Bogaerts on the adjustments necessary to cover the parts of the strike zone opposing pitchers are exploiting. He's been missing or making weak contact on anything down and away, something that's affected his ability to turn on pitches on the inner half. Farrell said Bogaerts has been unable to take those adjustments he's making in batting practice to games.
Jul 11 2014Bogaerts went 0-for-4 in Friday's win over the Astros to drop his season line to .234/.310/.349.Considering that he was hitting .304 with a .395 OBP and .464 slugging percentage on June 4, Bogaerts' fall over the past five weeks has been a tremendous one. It's unclear if he'll continue to handle third base on a regular basis once Will Middlebrooks is ready to play again, as the Red Sox may want to consider giving Bogaerts a brief stint at Pawtucket to help him regain his confidence.
Jul 10 2014Bogaerts is not in the lineup Thursday against the White Sox.Manager John Farrell has decided to leave Bogaerts on the bench for the third time in 11 games, even with a lefty in Jose Quintana toeing the rubber for the opposition. Brock Holt will take over at the hot corner in his absence. The 21-year-old Bogaerts continues to struggle at the plate, with three hits in 27 at-bats so far this month after a month of June in which he hit just .135/.176/.250. Farrell said last week that the team hasn't even a considered a demotion to Triple-A for Bogaerts, but at this point, it's probably doing more harm than good to leave him up.
Jul 6 2014Bogaerts went 0-for-4 in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader and is now hitless in his past 27 at-bats.He got the night off in the second game of the doubleheader. Until Bogaerts starts hitting with any regularity, you can expect these random off days as he's part of a five-player/four-position rotation.
Jul 5 2014Bogaerts is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, the Providence Journal's Tim Britton reports.Bogaerts is still stuck in an awful slump, as he went 0-for-4 with a trio of strikeouts in the first game game of Saturday's doubleheader. While Red Sox manager John Farrell said that the young infielder isn't in danger of being demoted, team may need to consider a reduction in playing time if Bogaerts' struggles continue.
Jul 2 2014Bogaerts is not in danger of getting sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket, according to manager John Farrell, Boston.com's Maureen Mullen reports. "We haven't even considered that," Farrell said of demoting Bogaerts.Bogaerts' June was abysmal, as he posted a .135/.176/.250 slash line. Three of his 13 hits that month were home runs, but he has just six hits in his last 20 games, and has erased all the good he did for fantasy squads with his blistering hot month of May. He remains a potential superstar long-term, but his lack of consistency this season has been quite frustrating from a fantasy perspective, and owners should expect him to receive more off days until he turns it around at the plate.
Jun 30 2014Bogaerts will see a slight reduction in playing time as the result of Boston calling up Mookie Betts, WEEI.com reports. We saw the first sign of that Sunday night when Brock Holt started at third base while Betts started in right.Manager John Farrell envisions a four-position/five-player rotation in center field, right field, third base and shortstop. The addition of Betts impacts Holt, who has been Boston's most consistent hitter since joining the lineup. Farrell will find at-bats for Holt somewhere in the lineup, including third base in place of Bogaerts, who has hit .140 with a .182 on-base percentage for the month of June. Farrell insists Bogaerts struggles are a timing issue and he's working in batting practice to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, batting practice speed and game speed are different animals and Bogaerts' execution at game speed isn't always there.
Jun 29 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.With Bogaerts in an offensive swoon of late (two hits in his last 42 at-bats), he'll take a seat on the bench while Brock Holt gets the nod at third base. Bogaerts has fallen to the bottom-third of the order in recent games as a result of his struggles, and it isn't out of the realm of possibility that he gets demoted to the minors if he fails to bust out of the slump sooner or later.
Jun 25 2014Bogaerts will bat seventh in the order again Wednesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Manager John Farrell bumped Bogaerts from the two-hole Tuesday and it looks like the 21-year-old will remain in the bottom third of the order until he picks it up, offensively. Bogaerts is batting just .157/.202/.289 this month, so the move was perhaps overdue.
Jun 25 2014Bogaerts was dropped to seventh in the batting order for Tuesday night's game in Seattle. It was the lowest he's hit in the order since May 21.Bogaerts, who went 1-for-4 with a single in Tuesday's loss, has been slumping. He entered the game hitting .162 (12-for-74) in the last 19 games. The slump coincides with his move to third base, but we're not making a connection between the two events. Manager John Farrell said Bogaerts has been "missing pitches in the strike zone."
Jun 21 2014Bogaerts isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Saturday at Oakland, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts is sitting for the first time in six games, handing over the keystone to Jonathan Herrera. During that span, Bogaerts hasn't exactly impressed at the plate, batting a measly .148 (4-for-27) with a homer, two RBI, and four runs scored.
Jun 16 2014Bogaerts (illness) is back in the Red Sox's lineup Monday against the Twins, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.Bogaerts was held to the pine due to an illness Sunday, but the ailment was seemingly minor, allowing him cover third base and the two-hole for the Red Sox. After going four consecutive games without a hit, he managing hits in back-to-back outings before Sunday's absence.
Jun 16 2014Bogaerts, who was scratched from Sunday's lineup because of a fever, entered the game as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning.Bogaerts is expected to be ready to go Monday against the Twins.
Jun 15 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, MLB.com reports.With Stephen Drew (oblique) deemed healthy enough to play after sitting out the last six games, Bogaerts will bow out of Sunday's lineup to accommodate his return, while Brock Holt gets the start at third base. In spite of Sunday's off day, Bogaerts figures to remain a mainstay in the lineup at either spot on the left side of the infield, while Drew and Holt will likely be forced to battle for at-bats.
Jun 15 2014Bogaerts was held out of Sunday's lineup due to an illness, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.After Bogaerts arrived at the ballpark Sunday feeling under the weather, manager John Farrell decided it would be best to just give the infielder the day off. Bogaerts is expected to be ready to play in Monday's series opener with the Twins.
Jun 13 2014Bogaerts was 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored, and a walk in the Red Sox win over Cleveland on Friday night.Back in the lineup after a day off to rest on Thursday, he contributed his sixth home run as part of an offensive outburst that saw Boston score in double-digits for the first time this season.
Jun 12 2014Bogaerts is out of the lineup Thursday against the Indians, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts is just receiving the evening off after having started in each of the last 31 games. He's gone hitless in his last 12 at-bats and figures to benefit from the breather. Jonathan Herrera enters the lineup in his place.
Jun 7 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a steal and a run scored in the Red Sox's loss to the Tigers on Saturday.Bogaerts moved back to third base this past week to make room in the infield for the recently-signed Stephen Drew, and the defensive change has not affected his bat in the slightest. Small sample size caveats abound, but he has gone 7-for-22 with two home runs in the five games since the change.
Jun 3 2014Bogaerts continues to swing a hot bat, as he belted his fifth home run of the season Tuesday, finishing 2-for-4 with a double against the Indians.He has 14 hits, including five doubles and two home runs over his last seven games (30 at-bats). It took awhile for the elite 21-year-old talent to get going this season, but he's living up to the hype and should owned and started in all formats.
Jun 2 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a two run homer Monday against the Indians.Bogaerts has at least two hits in six of his last 10 games, raising his batting average from .275 to .300. He only has four home runs and 15 RBI, but he is hitting for average and has scored 28 runs.
May 30 2014Bogaerts had three hits with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Thursday's win over Atlanta. It was his second consecutive three-hit game.Bogaerts has heated up the last half-month, going 25-for-67 (.373) with nine extra-base hits since May 11 (17 games). He's settled in at the second spot in the order and now we're starting to see his bat have a bigger impact. Bogaerts is slugging .646 in the last 12 games.
May 26 2014Bogaerts (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays.Bogaerts had been removed from Saturday's game due to a minor hamstring injury, but he was able to go Sunday. And he continued a recent hot streak. He's hitting .320 (16-for-50) with seven extra-base hits in the previous 13 games.
May 25 2014Bogaerts (hamstring) is in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports.Bogaerts was removed from Saturday's game in the 11th inning with a right hamstring cramp, but he evidently saw his condition improve after he was treated for the injury overnight. With Will Middlebrooks on the disabled list and the newly re-signed Stephen Drew not set to join the Red Sox until some time in early June, the team is fortunate that Bogaerts won't have to miss out any action to further deplete their left side of the infield.
May 24 2014Bogaerts (hamstring) felt better after receiving treatment Saturday night, and he expects to play Sunday against the Rays, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports.The injury was officially reported as a cramp for Bogaerts, so the optimism about being able to play Sunday doesn't seem to be overzealous.
May 24 2014Bogaerts was removed from Saturday's game in the 11th inning after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that the injury is a right hamstring cramp. Further details will likely be made available after the conclusion of Saturday's game, but the Red Sox are woefully thin on the left side of the infield until Stephen Drew becomes game-ready. Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a run scored prior to his departure, and should be considered day-to-day.
May 23 2014Bogaerts homered and extended his a hitting streak to five in Thursday's loss to the Blue Jays. He's 9-for-18 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI during the streak.Bogaerts told reporters last week that when the weather turns warmer, so will his bat. Going back the last 10 games, Bogaerts is 14-for-37 (.378).
May 22 2014Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday night's loss to the Blue Jays. He has eight hits in his last 14 at-bats.Bogaerts is hitting .394 (13-for-33) over his past nine games and is beginning to show signs of coming out of an early season funk.
May 21 2014Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk and committed two errors in Tuesday night's loss to Toronto.The errors (one fielding, one throwing) came on the same day the Red Sox announced the signing of Stephen Drew, who will become Boston's primary starter at shortstop once he's ready to play. Bogaerts wouldn't make that an excuse for the poor fielding, but the 21-year-old sounded disappointed by the events and admitted it was a "tough day." When Drew is ready, Bogaerts will slide over to become Boston's starting third baseman.
May 20 2014Bogaerts will move to third base for the Red Sox once Stephen Drew is ready to play in games, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Most likely, the addition of Drew squeezes Will Middlebrooks the most, although Middlebrooks is currently on the disabled list with a broken finger. Bogaerts was taking grounders at third base prior to Tuesday's game against Toronto after a closed-door meeting with manager John Farrell. Bogaerts may continue to play shortstop against left-handed starters, however, which will eventually open third base up on a part-time basis for Middlebrooks.
May 18 2014Bogaerts hit his second homer of the season in Saturday's loss to Detroit. He finished 2-for-3 and has five hits in his last 14 at-bats.Bogaerts has slumped a bit -- Saturday's homer produced his first RBI and third extra base hit in the month of May -- but his high ceiling still exists. If you can weather the storm as he acclimates to a steady diet of major league pitching, he'll eventually be a healthy contributor from the shortstop position.
May 15 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday night's win over Minnesota. He's hit safely in three straight and had an extra-base hit in each of the last two games.Bogaerts has been in a bit of slide of late, having gone 9-for-44 in the last 12 games and his slash line has suffered because of it. He got a vote of confidence from manager John Farrell, according to Comcast SportsNet New England, so you can keep deploying Bogaerts if you wish.
May 11 2014Bogaerts was in the lineup Saturday after getting spiked in the knee on a steal attempt Friday, the Providence Journal reports. He went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Boston's win over Texas.Bogaerts said the knee grew progressively more sore in the innings after getting spiked, but was good enough to play Saturday.
May 7 2014Bogaerts isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Wednesday against the Reds, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts will sit down for the first time in May, after reaching base in five of the first six games of the month. Alas, he'll hand over shortstop to Jonathan Herrera, who will bat ninth in the order.
May 2 2014Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Friday against the Athletics.The continued consistency of Bogaerts' bat has been nice to see. There's so much to look forward to from Bogaerts, but it's important for him not to get overwhelmed as a youngster. So far so good, with a .280/.395/.380 line on the year.
Apr 30 2014Bogaerts continued to struggle on defense when he made a throwing error in the ninth inning of Tuesday night's win over Tampa Bay, the Boston Herald reports. It was his fourth error in 25 starts and lowered his fielding percentage to .958.The fielding percentage ranks Bogaerts 11th out of 13 American League shortstops that have made at least 16 starts. To go deeper, his range factor is third-worst in the AL and he has the lower UZR rating. The Red Sox, in particular third base coach Brian Butterfield, continue to work with the young shortstop and understand it's a learning process. He's going to struggle initially -- all young shortstops do -- but Bogaerts is diligent and will put the time in to become better.
Apr 29 2014With news that the Red Sox have not re-engaged in talks with free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew, according to WEEI.com, Bogaerts' hold on Boston's starting shortstop job is safe.This has become a minor issue among some in the Boston media because Bogaerts has made a significant amount of errors and has showed a slight problem on ground balls to his left. The team will not be moving him off short anytime soon.
Apr 27 2014Bogaerts returned to the lineup Sunday after getting a day off Saturday and had two hits with a double in four at-bats in a loss to Toronto.Bogaerts extended a hitting streak to 10 games and has an extra-base in four of his last five starts. There has been some shaky times in the field for the rookie shortstop, but the impact bat is starting to come around. All five of his RBI and five of his seven extra-base knocks have come in the past 10 games.
Apr 26 2014Bogaerts is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.Bogaerts has started every game for the Red Sox since April 20 so this is just a routine day off. Jonathan Herrera will get the start at shortstop in place of Bogaerts on Saturday.
Apr 22 2014Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, but was also caught in base-running blunder that squelched an eighth-inning rally in Monday's loss to the Orioles.The rookie clearly made a mistake when he held up after runners were set in motion and was caught between second and third base with nowhere to go. He also had a wide throw to first base, which led to a runner eventually scoring. There's been some negative plays from the rookie shortstop, but there's been some positives, too. Bogaerts currently has a five-game hitting streak, has reached base safely in 10 of the last 11 games, and is leading Boston's regulars with a .407 on-base percentage.
Apr 17 2014Bogaerts hit his first home run of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win against the White Sox.Bogaerts broke up Chris Sale's no-hit bid with two outs in the sixth inning. Despite the homer, Bogaerts still has a long way to go, with just two RBI in 15 games.
Apr 16 2014Bogaerts went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a throwing error that allowed the winning run to score in Tuesday night's loss to the White Sox.Bogaerts is an exciting young prospect, but we got to remember he has ups and downs like every other player. He has just two extra-base hits, zero RBI and is 0-for-17 with runners on (0-for-12 RISP).
Apr 6 2014Bogaerts moved up to fifth in the batting order Saturday and went 2-for-4 with a walk, double and two runs scored in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers.The Red Sox scratched David Ortiz (calf), Mike Carp (back) and Will Middlebrooks (calf), necessitating a re-shuffling of the bating order. However, if Bogaerts continues to hit (7-for-17, four walks), he'll move up in the lineup regardless of teammate's health.
Apr 3 2014Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Orioles. He was moved up to fifth in the order with Grady Sizemore getting the night off.The rookie shortstop has hits all three games and reached base safely eight times in the season-opening three-game series.
Mar 31 2014Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Monday's 2-1 loss to Baltimore.Bogaerts nearly had a homer in his first at-bat, but his fly ball was knocked down by the swirling wind and eventually landed in Nelson Cruz's glove for an out. The young shortstop batted seventh in the order, but could find himself moving up if he displays the patience and hitting instincts he showed in the minors.
Mar 24 2014Bogaerts, who struggled to hit the first three weeks of spring training, has come alive during the previous week, CSN New England reports. "I've been swinging the bat really good. Before that, I was terrible. But I'm getting there, I'm getting where I want to be, for sure," said Bogaerts.Bogaerts is 5-of-17 with three RBI and two doubles in the past six games, which includes some hard hit outs as well. He's hitting just .200 this spring, but there's been improvement from the start of spring training until now.
Mar 17 2014Bogaerts is only 3-for-23 this spring, but manager John Farrell is pleased with his work, the Providence Journal reports.The Red Sox are confident Bogaerts will hit; this spring has been more about working on his footwork and the responsibilities of playing shortstop in the major leagues.
Mar 5 2014Bogaerts went deep in Wednesday's exhibition game against St. Louis.Bogaerts addressed some timing issues earlier in camp and has hit the ball hard with little to show for his efforts until Wednesday's long ball. He'll open the season in the lower third of the batting order, but if delivers as a mature and impact hitter, he could move up to a more prominent spot.
Feb 11 2014Bogaerts will work exclusively at shortstop for the time being, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports.The Red Sox don't want an overload of players working at third base, so Bogaerts will be restricted to working out at short, where he's projected to open the year, at least for now. It's a good sign for Will Middlebrooks, as he should get the majority of the reps at third right off the bat this spring, but Stephen Drew remains unsigned, and there's still plenty of uncertainty in regard to the left side of the infield for Boston.
Feb 6 2014Red Sox manager John Farrell said Thursday that as of "right now," Bogaerts is the team's starting shortstop, Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.It's been generally assumed that Bogaerts will man short in 2014, following a strong late-season showing and with Stephen Drew entering free agency, but Farrell acknowledged publicly that the 21-year-old in penciled in as the starter as of now. Of course, Drew remains unsigned, and the team's confidence level in Will Middlebrooks at third remains uncertain, so the situation is not set in stone.
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Dec 9 2013Bogaerts "made tremendous strides" at third base, according to Boston manager John Farrell, WEEI.com reports.The Red Sox are still sorting out the left side of the infield, and Farrell said he is comfortable with Bogaerts playing either shortstop or third base. The composition of the left side is dependent on if Stephen Drew re-signs with Boston.
Oct 23 2013Bogaerts will start at third base in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night, NESN Sports reports.Bogaerts has appeared in just 24 games (including the postseason) at the big league level, but manager John Farrell decided to give him the nod in Game after watching Bogaerts reach base six times in his last three games. Bogaerts will bat seventh against Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright.
Oct 18 2013Bogaerts will be in the lineup again Saturday for Game 6 of the ALCS, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.In his first career postseason start Thursday, Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk. It seems the Red Sox have lost whatever faith they had remaining in Will Middlebrooks, as Bogaerts is set to start at third base again Saturday.
Oct 17 2013Bogaerts is in the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 of the ALCS, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts got a bit of revenge Wednesday night, smacking a ground rule double off Joaquin Benoit in the ninth inning, after popping out against Benoit to end Game 1. The 21-year-old will make his first career postseason start Thursday, spelling Will Middlebrooks, who's 4-for-23 (.174 average) so far in the postseason, at third base.
Sep 16 2013Bogaerts filled in at third base for Will Middlebrooks (flu) and went 2-for-3 with a double, walk, two runs scored and the first stolen base of his career.Boston's top position-prospect is gaining good experience late in the season, but is still a three-game-per-week player. Bogaerts is a good man for keeper leagues, but if you need an everyday player, you'll miss out on some at-bats.
Sep 7 2013Bogaerts hit his first major league home run in Saturday's game against the Yankees.Bogaerts also notched his first career double and made a fantastic barehanded play in the field. He hasn't seen consistent playing time, but has done well as the primary backup to third baseman Will Middlebrooks and shortstop Stephen Drew.
Sep 1 2013Bogaerts started at shortstop Saturday and went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Boston's win over the White Sox. It was his third start of the week.Bogaerts is not getting everyday at-bats, making him more useful in daily-transactions leagues. He's starting to show some of the plate discipline we saw in the minors. The 20-year-old infielder worked a nine-pitch at-bat for a walk, his first free pass since being called up.
Aug 29 2013Bogaerts started at third base Wednesday night and went 0-for-3 in Boston's win over Baltimore.Bogaerts, who has made a couple of appearances at third base mid game, got his first start at third base.
Aug 26 2013Bogaerts made his second start since being called up and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday night's win over the Dodgers. He started at shortstop in place of Stephen Drew.More firsts for Bogaerts. The double and RBI were the first of his major league career. You should expect him to get a couple of starts per week unless an injury to Drew or Will Middlebrooks occurs.
Aug 25 2013Bogaerts entered Saturday's game at third base and had his first hit in the majors in Boston's win over the Dodgers.Bogaerts has made one start in five games since being called up. Unless Will Middlebrooks' productivity falls off, Bogaerts will remain as the backup at third base and shortstop.
Aug 22 2013Bogaerts made his major-league debut at third base during Boston's win over San Francisco on Wednesday.The Red Sox were cruising to a 12-1 win and manager John Farrell used the opportunity to give some players rest. He pulled Dustin Pedroia from the game and moved Will Middlebrooks to second base (his major-league debut at that position), giving Bogaerts three innings at the hot corner.
Aug 20 2013Bogaerts went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his major league debut.The 20-year-old failed to make a splash in his highly anticipated debut, but he'll likely continue to see opportunities to establish himself at the MLB level. He won't play every day, but he should see time at both shortstop and third base. Bogaerts hit .284 with nine home runs in 225 Triple-A at-bats this season.
Aug 20 2013Bogaerts will make his major league debut Tuesday at San Francisco, MLB Network Radio reports.Bogaerts will usurp the shortstop position, for one night at least, from Stephen Drew, who has produced nicely at the plate in August with a .324/.392/.485 slash line. Meanwhile, the 20-year-old Bogaerts will look to uphold his .284 average and nine homers in 225 at-bats in his recent stop at Triple-A Pawtucket.
Aug 20 2013Bogaerts will likely make his major league debut Tuesday night, according to Boston manager John Farrell, the Providence Journal reports. Farrell only hinted at Bogaerts starting Tuesday, so it's possible it might not happen.The manager said Bogaerts will fill in at both third base and shortstop, and that the young prospect will not be in the lineup everyday. He'll likely see his most consistent time subbing in for Stephen Drew against left-handed pitching. Drew has both an on-base percentage and slugging percentage more than 100 points higher against righties than against lefties.
Aug 19 2013Bogaerts will be called up Monday to join the Red Sox on their upcoming West Coast trip beginning in San Francisco, according to an industry source, WEEI.com reports. All that's left to do is figure out how the team will add Bogaerts to its 40-man roster.If the report turns out to be accurate, Bogaerts will be making a much anticipated major-league debut. It would appear he'll serve as a utility backup at his natural position, shortstop, and third base. He's only played a handful of games at the hot corner, so we suspect Will Middlebrooks will continue to start there.
Aug 14 2013Bogaerts started at third base Tuesday night for Triple-A Pawtucket and will get three starts per week at the hot corner, the Providence Journal reports. The organization still considers him a shortstop, but are aware that the position flexibility may come in handy in the final six weeks of 2012 season.Bogaerts, the organization's top prospect, had been considered for the callup that went to Will Middlebrooks late last week, but it appears his relative inexperience at third base was a factor in that decision.
Aug 11 2013Bogaerts was considered for promotion, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said the young prospect needed more defensive reps at Triple-A, the Providence Journal reports. The Red Sox called up Will Middlebrooks instead of Bogaerts.Farrell noted that Pawtucket manager Gary DiSarcina had a strong recommendation in favor of Middlebrooks.
Aug 1 2013Bogaerts is "in the discussion" to take over third base for Boston, according to Red Sox manager John Farrell, the Boston Herald reports. "In talking with (Triple-A Pawtucket manager Gary DiSarcina), there is still some things he's working on defensively, whether that's at shortstop or at third base," Farrell said of Bogaerts. "There's still work being done. So, if we were to say that he's the guy, we know there's going to be further development needed at the big league level, which is not uncommon."Right now, Boston is going with Brock Holt and Brandon Snyder at third base, but that's a stop gap until the team can find a more permanent solution. Will Middlebrooks might also be an option, but he's not doing as well at Pawtucket as the organization hoped he would do when he was sent down. He's batting .246 with a .301 on-base percentage and is currently mired in a 2-for-20 slump. Enter Bogaerts, the organization's top prospect, who is hitting .333 (25-for-75) with four homers, seven doubles and 13 RBI in his last 21 games for the PawSox despite being the youngest player in the International League.
Jun 26 2013Bogaerts will participate in the All-Star Futures game to be played July 14, during All-Star weekend at Citi Field in New York, WEEI.com reports.Bogaerts, 20, was recently promoted from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Pawtucket after hitting .311/.407/.502 in 56 games with Portland.
Mar 25 2013Bogaerts was assigned to minor league camp Monday, the Boston Globe reports.Bogaerts, who donned the Netherlands' uniform in this spring's World Baseball Classic, appeared in just four Grapefruit League games, slashing .333/.429/.333 with one RBI and one run scored in six at-bats with the Red Sox. He'll most likely find himself at Double-A Portland to begin the season.
Mar 19 2013Bogaerts, who returned to Boston's training camp after Team Netherlands was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, will stay in the major-league camp for at least a few days, the Providence Journal reports.Bogaerts will play some third base upon his return to spring training, though Red Sox manager John Farrell was quick to point out that the organization still views him as a shortstop. With Steven Drew (concussion) likely headed for the disabled list, the Red Sox will get a deeper look at Jose Iglesias, Pedro Ciriaco and Brock Holt at short, leaving more playing time at third for Bogaerts.