By Jeff Louderback What are Boston’s plans for Jose Iglesias? How he performs in his current stint with the Major League club could determine the answer. The 23-year-old Iglesias, who was 9-for-20 to open the season as the team’s starting shortstop but was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket when Stephen Drew was activated from the disabled [...]
By Jeff Louderback When he was named 2011 Red Sox Minor League Co-Offensive Player of the Year, Ryan Lavarnway emerged as the club’s potential catcher of the near future. When he was selected in the first round out of high school (26th overall) in 2011, Blake Swihart was immediately considered Boston’s possible catcher of the [...]
By Jeff Louderback Another nagging injury to Shane Victorino has outfielders at Triple-A Pawtucket on notice. Victorino, who has dealt with back soreness this season, reportedly mildly tweaked his hamstring on Monday against the White Sox. He was sidelined on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the Red Sox are hopeful that the 32-year-old switch-hitter will avoid [...]
By Jeff Louderback His promising pitching career derailed by a torn labrum and a shoulder that remained troublesome even after surgery, Chris Martin lost interest in classes at a Texas community college and took a job at UPS and then an appliance warehouse. A 21st round draft pick of the Colorado Rockies in 2005 out [...]
By Jeff Louderback Two of the most highly regarded prospects in the Red Sox organization, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Garin Cecchini delivered impressive performances in their return from injuries. The 23-year-old Bradley had been sidelined with biceps tendinitis. He was activated from the disabled list and was 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk. He [...]
By Jeff Louderback If Felix Doubront continues to struggle, the Red Sox will need to find another arm to fill the No. 4 spot in the rotation. Top prospect Allen Webster, who takes the mound at Triple-A Pawtucket, showed that he needs to work on his command before he is Major League ready. Another pitcher [...]
By Jeff Louderback Anthony Ranaudo‘s bounceback season continued on Sunday when the 23-year-old right-hander tossed six shutout innings for Double-A Portland. Ranaudo allowed just three hits while striking out five and walking three. Leaning on a fast ball that ranged from 92 to 96 m.p.h., he continued his string of impressive starts. In seven outings [...]
By Jeff Louderback A strength in April, the Red Sox bullpen has looked sluggish in May. Injuries are a key reason why. Joel Hanrahan is out for the season, and Andrew Bailey in on the disabled list. Both were expected to fill the closer’s job and the eighth inning set-up role. Now Junichi Tazawa is [...]
By Jeff Louderback After a dazzling spring training, Jackie Bradley was a surprising addition to the Red Sox Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old outfielder struggled in his first taste of the majors, batting .097 (3-for-31) before he was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. Bradley made his Major League debut before his Triple-A debut, but he has [...]
By Jeff Louderback A flurry of roster moves by the Red Sox on Tuesday resulted in Allen Webster‘s call-up from Triple-A Pawtucket. The 23-year-old Webster, who is Boston’s top Major League ready starting pitching prospect, has a chance to etch a long-term presence in the club’s rotation. He is not the lone starting pitching prospect [...]
