CEDDANNE RAFAELA NEWS

Knocks in four in win Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI and a run scored in Monday's 12-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Rafaela gave Boston separation late in the game with a two-run single in the sixth inning and a two-run double in the eighth. It was assumed he'd move to second base with the return of shortstop Trevor Story from the 60-day injured list, but Rafaela has played only center field since, while Romy Gonzalez and Enmanuel Valdez handled second. Rafaela could eventually shift back to the infield, and it would seem to make sense as the Red Sox have a several outfield/DH bats that would be more dangerous in the lineup than the Gonzalez/Valdez duo.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run double | 09/09/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela knocks a two-run double, extending the Red Sox's lead to 10-3 in the 7th inning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • MLB.COM

Tyler O'Neill, Ceddanne Rafaela lead Red Sox Top 5 | 09/09/2024 Tyler O'Neill's two-homer game, Ceddanne Rafaela's go-ahead homer and more lead the Red Sox Top 5

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox lineup: Ceddanne Rafaela out of lineup, rookie RHP to debut on mound The Red Sox have a chance to sweep the Chicago White Sox Sunday. Richard Fitts will make his major league debut, starting for the home team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Sitting Sunday Rafaela is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rafaela will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 7-5 win over the White Sox. Emmanuel Valdez will start at second base and bat ninth against White Sox right-hander Chris Flexen.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in center field Rafaela started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-5 win over the White Sox.

Impact The return of shortstop Trevor Story was initially expected to move Rafaela to second base, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora put him in the outfield. Rafaela is fighting it right now and is 5-for-40 (.125) over the last 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will move to second base Rafaela is expected to move to second base Saturday when shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) will be activated off the injured list, MLB.com reports.

Impact Second base has been a revolving door all year long for the Red Sox, whose second baseman have combined for a league-lows in batting average (.196) and OPS (.535). The position had been designated for Vaughn Grissom, but injuries, setbacks and performance in the minors prevented that plan from being executed. Rafaela, whose two-run home run was the winning blow Friday, has slumped of late, going 5-for-36 (.139) with 14 strikeouts over the last 11 contests.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela's slick defense | 09/06/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela makes an impressive backhanded play on the run and delivers a dart over to first to end the top of the 7th

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Measuring the stats on Ceddanne Rafaela's home run | 09/06/2024 The data behind Ceddanne Rafaela's home run

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer (15) | 09/06/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela crushes a two-run homer into the Monster seats, putting the Red Sox ahead 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th inning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Day off Wednesday Rafaela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact It marks the third day off since the beginning of last week for Rafaela, who has just a .508 OPS and 19:0 K:BB over his last 18 games. Nick Sogard will play shortstop and Jarren Duran will be in center field for the Red Sox on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What's Ceddanne Rafaela's best position? Wherever Alex Cora needs him, he says. - The Boston Globe While scouts and stats say the 23-year-old is better in center field, Rafaela feels like he's better at shortstop — but also said he'll play...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Taking seat Sunday Rafaela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Rafaela started the previous five games but will sit Sunday after going 2-for-16 with a double and a homer during that span. Nick Sogard will receive a start at shortstop while Romy Gonzalez mans the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Rafaela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Rafaela started the previous five games but will sit Sunday after going 2-for-16 with a double and a homer during that span. Nick Sogard will receive a start at shortstop while Romy Gonzalez mans the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides winning knock Rafaela went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

Impact Boston's bullpen blew another late-game lead, but they were rescued by Rafaela, who launched a two-run homer in the 10th inning. The home run was the 14th for Rafaela, who had gone 24 games without going deep.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela on go-ahead homer in 10th | 08/30/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela talks about his go-ahead home run in extra innings and how he's adjusted his approach during the season

AUGUST 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer in the 10th (14) | 08/30/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela gives the Red Sox a 6-4 lead with a two-run home run in the top of the 10th

AUGUST 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Rafaela and Duran homer in the 10th inning as Red Sox bounce back and beat Tigers 7-5

Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Ceddanne Rafaela spins to make the out | 08/28/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela handles the grounder, spins and fires to make the out at first base

AUGUST 29, 2024 • MLB.COM

Getting rest Monday night Rafaela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rafaela will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts while playing eight innings in the field in the Red Sox's 4-1 loss earlier Monday in the resumption of a game that had been suspended June 26 due to inclement weather. Mickey Gasper will pick up a start in the middle infield for the nightcap while Rafaela rests up.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela, Rafael Devers lead Red Sox Top 5 | 08/26/2024 Ceddanne Rafael's clutch hitting and amazing defense, plus Rafael Devers' 200th career homer and more make the Red Sox Top 5

AUGUST 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's jaw-dropping catch | 08/23/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela makes a highlight-reel diving catch in shallow left field

AUGUST 24, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela makes highlight grab - The Boston Globe The talented rookie ended an Arizona rally in the top of the sixth inning with a diving grab in shallow left field.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela on his two RBIs, Red Sox's win | 08/21/2024 Ceddanne Rafaela talks about his two clutch RBIs, how the Red Sox's performance has been in August and more in the 4-1 win

AUGUST 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's second RBI double | 08/21/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 22, 2024 • MLB.COM