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Healthy again at Triple-A Valdez (hamstring) is slashing .150/.271/.325 with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs in 11 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list Aug. 6.

Impact Valdez missed about three weeks of action on account of a left hamstring strain. The 24-year-old received a look as Boston's everyday second baseman earlier in 2023, but since he's struggled to get going since returning to the lineup at Worcester and because Pablo Reyes and Luis Urias are both excelling as part of a timeshare at the keystone at the big-league level, Valdez likely won't be in store for a promotion in the near future.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To AAA IL with hamstring strain Valdez has been placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester with a strained left hamstring, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez just returned from a thumb injury two weeks ago and now he's back on the IL. It's not clear how long this injury might keep him sidelined, but clearly he's not going to be an option for the Red Sox for a bit.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from Triple-A IL Valdez (thumb) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez hurt his left thumb a couple weeks ago but is ready to return to game action. He had been hitting well before getting hurt and, if he can pick up where he left off, could position himself for a promotion at some point.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Valdez was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday with left thumb inflammation.

Impact Valdez was initially injured early last week and made a brief, unsuccessful return for two games before the decision was made to IL him. The infielder had homered in four of his first seven contests since his demotion before he got hurt and, given Pablo Reyes' (abdomen) absence, Valdez might have been poised for a promotion. However, now he'll be on the shelf for a while, although it's not clear for how long.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jams thumb Tuesday Valdez was removed Tuesday in the top of the third inning of Triple-A Worcester's 7-5 win over Lehigh Valley due to a jammed thumb, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact While Valdez's injury doesn't seem significant, it couldn't come at a worse time with the Red Sox's middle-infield depth taking another hit Tuesday, when Pablo Reyes was revealed to be dealing with abdominal soreness. The Red Sox remain hopeful that Reyes will avoid a trip to the injured list, but the team will still bring add an extra infielder to the taxi squad Wednesday in case Reyes' condition is worse than anticipated. Though Valdez likely would have been the logical choice to join the taxi squad after he previously played in 33 games with the big club earlier this season, his thumb injury prompted the Red Sox to bring Worcester infielder David Hamilton aboard.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Valdez had some promising moments during his several-week run with the Red Sox, but he ultimately holds a .234 batting average and .280 on-base percentage through his first 101 major-league plate appearances. The 24-year-old infielder will head back to Worcester for a bit more minor-league seasoning.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact The lefty-hitting rookie will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Rays bring a tough southpaw in Shane McClanahan to the hill. Christian Arroyo (hamstring), who was reinstated from the injured list earlier Monday, will step in for Valdez as the Red Sox's starting second baseman.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out early game Valdez is not in the lineup for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Impact Pablo Reyes will start at second base and bat ninth for the Red Sox in the early tilt at Fenway Park. Valdez figures to get the nod in the nightcap. He's cooled off considerably since his immediate outburst in late April and early May, but the 24-year-old still holds a respectable .740 OPS through his first 29 major-league games.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In nine spot Thursday Valdez is starting at second base and batting ninth Thursday against the Reds, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez usually bats eighth in front of catcher Connor Wong against right-handers, but the two have flip-flopped spots for this one. The rookie infielder homered Wednesday but overall has slumped the last couple weeks, going 6-for-35 across his last 13 contests.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez's solo home run (4) | 05/31/2023 Enmanuel Valdez belts a solo home run to left-center field, extending the Red Sox's lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the 5th inning

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez knocks a solo home run to extend the Red Sox's lead against the Reds

JUNE 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

On bench versus southpaw Valdez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez sits against most lefties and will do so in this one versus southpaw Tyler Anderson. Pablo Reyes will cover second base.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Valdez (undisclosed) has returned to the Red Sox' lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was lifted from Sunday's game versus the Padres with an undisclosed issue, but whatever it was no longer appears to be of concern. He's at second base and batting seventh against Jaime Barria.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's matchup Valdez was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres for precautionary reasons, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The exact nature and severity of Valdez's injury are unclear, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the seventh inning after going 0-for-2 to begin the game. Whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener against the Angels remains to be seen.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez's three-run homer (3) | 05/20/2023 Enmanuel Valdez clobbers a three-run home run to right field in the top of the 2nd, scoring Raimel Tapia and Kiké Hernández to make it 3-0

MAY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hits third homer Valdez went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Valdez had gone just 3-for-19 across his last nine games, playing in a strong-side platoon role. The infielder provided all the run support Chris Sale needed Saturday to earn the win. Valdez is slashing .293/.349/.517 with three long balls, 10 RBI, six runs scored and three stolen bases through his first 63 major-league plate appearances.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez launches a three-run home run to give the Red Sox an early lead over the Padres

MAY 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Sitting against San Diego Valdez is not in the starting lineup against the Padres on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Valdez is platooning at second base with Pablo Reyes right now, and Reyes will get the start against southpaw Blake Snell in the opener against San Diego on Friday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Valdez is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Mariners, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez will grab a seat on the bench to open the finale against Seattle with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound. Pablo Reyes will handle duties at second base and hit seventh in Valdez's absence.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Valdez will sit Saturday against St. Louis, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Valdez hits the bench against lefty Steven Matz, with Pablo Reyes taking over at second base. Valdez has started against 11 consecutive righties and is hitting .311/.340/.511 in 47 plate appearances overall, but he's only gotten the call against two of the five lefties the Red Sox have faced since his late-April promotion.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Enmanuel Valdez's home run | 05/12/2023 The data behind Enmanuel Valdez's home run

MAY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's solo homer (2) | 05/12/2023 Enmanuel Valdez belts a solo home run to right field, giving the Red Sox a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 5th inning

MAY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Red Sox's Enmanuel Valdez, Connor Wong go back-to-back to take a 4-2 lead over the Cardinals in the fifth inning

MAY 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Enmanuel Valdez smokes his first big league homer to give the Red Sox the lead over the Blue Jays

MAY 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Starting Sunday Valdez is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's series finale against the Phillies, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Valdez steps in the position that has been primarily manned by Christian Arroyo, who was placed on the injured list following Saturday's game with a hamstring injury. The hamstring has been a recurring issue for Arroyo, so it appears the Red Sox will make sure he's over it before having him play again. Valdez could be the primary starter while Arroyo heals. The 24-year-old infielder has hit safely in eight of 10 games since being called up from Triple-A Worcester, going 12-for-35 with a home run, three doubles, six RBI, three steals and four runs scored in his introduction to the majors.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Enmanuel Valdez knocks a solo home run to extend the Red Sox's lead against the Reds

Enmanuel Valdez launches a three-run home run to give the Red Sox an early lead over the Padres

Red Sox's Enmanuel Valdez, Connor Wong go back-to-back to take a 4-2 lead over the Cardinals in the fifth inning

Enmanuel Valdez smokes his first big league homer to give the Red Sox the lead over the Blue Jays