Things maintain getting uglier and uglier for the Boston Red Sox in what can solely be described as a hellish begin to the 2019 season. The Sox fell 8-Zero to the New York Yankees to fall to 6-12, the worst begin by a World Series champ for the reason that 1998 Florida Marlins. But earlier than the brutal loss on Tuesday evening’s within the Bronx, the Sox made some roster modifications, designating catcher Blake Swihart for project and re-calling Sandy Leon. Swihart’s DFA probably means the 27-year-old’s time in Boston is finished. And whereas it’s been a rocky tenure, with Swihart making simply 626 plate appearances over 5 Major-League seasons, he nonetheless has
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Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Lauds Brock Holt’s ‘Great Play’ In Victory
It was a superb Wednesday for Blake Swihart. The Red Sox catcher celebrated his 27th birthday in an enormous means, going 3-for-Four with a solo house run in Boston’s 6-Three win over the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Swihart’s three hits led the workforce and likewise accounted for 2 runs. “I felt good at the plate,” Swihart instructed NESN’s Guerin Austin, as seen on “NESN Sports Today.” “I was just trying to put some good swings on the ball and things worked out for me.” But it wasn’t all that simple for the 27-year-old. Swihart sailed a throw previous second base on a Marcus Semien steal. The error virtually was expensive, as
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Game 1 Lineup: Blake Swihart Starts In Right Field
The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will play two at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Following Monday’s rain-out, the two teams will square off in a day-night doubleheader. Boston will send southpaw David Price to the mound in Game 1, while the Orioles will counter with right-hander Ryan Meisinger. Price is looking to put a bow on perhaps his best season in a Red Sox uniform, as the the 33-year-old enters the game with a 15-7 record and a 3.53 ERA across 29 starts. Meisinger, meanwhile, will be making his first start in the big leagues. The 24-year-old rookie is 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 16 relief appearances this season. As
Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Moving To Infield Due To Lingering Ankle Issues
Times have been tough for Blake Swihart. The Boston Red Sox prospect once appeared destined to be the team’s starting catcher of the future, but his career trajectory has changed quite a bit over the past few years. The Red Sox even tried converting him to the outfield last season, but he suffered an ankle injury while playing left field at Fenway Park that had ailed him ever since. He’s currently back on the Triple-A Pawtucket disabled list due to lingering issues with his ankle, and Red Sox manager John Farrell provided an update on his situation Tuesday while speaking with the media. “He’s been on the DL because of the ankle issue
Red Sox Place Blake Swihart, Ryan Hanigan On 15-Day DL; Sandy Leon Recalled
BOSTON — The Red Sox will be a little light at the catcher position over the next couple weeks. The Red Sox placed left fielder/catcher Blake Swihart (left ankle sprain) and catcher Ryan Hanigan (neck strain) on the 15-day disabled list Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Both players left Saturday’s game with injuries in a span of under an inning, with Hanigan exiting after the sixth and Swihart leaving in the top of the seventh. Swihart’s ankle, which he injured crashing into the side wall in left field, will be examined Sunday by the Red Sox’s foot specialist, Dr. George Theodore, while Hanigan un...