Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox - News - July 01, 2021 | FOX Sports

Ryan O'Hearn - Heads to bench Friday O'Hearn is out of the lineup Friday against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Hearn started all 10 games since being recalled by the Royals on June 21, and he's gone 12-for-41 with three homers, seven RBI, five runs and 11 strikeouts in 41 plate appearances. Jorge Soler will bat second as the designated hitter Friday.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

June wasn't a disaster for every Royal. Here is the player and pitcher of the month There actually were some Kansas City Royals players with good stats in a terrible month for the team

JULY 2, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Red Sox Odds: Eduardo Rodriguez Bettors Aim For Sixth Straight Win Eduardo Rodriguez has made Red Sox bettors money in five straight starts. And he's a rather short road favorite Friday night in Oakland.

JULY 2, 2021 • NESN.COM

Boston Red Sox: Jarren Duran may be closer than we realize It is a matter of time before Jarren Duran reaches the majors. The Boston Red Sox prospect has dominated at Triple-A this season, and put to...

JULY 2, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Red Sox minor-leaguers Triston Casas, Jack Lopez named to US baseball team for Olympics - The Boston Globe Darren Fenster, the Red Sox’ minor league outfield and base running coach, will serve as the third base coach for Team USA.

JULY 2, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Scott Barlow - Allows run, strikes out two Barlow allowed a run on two hits and struck out two in one inning in Thursday's 15-1 loss to Boston.

Impact Barlow remains an effective reliever for Kansas City. Since the start of June, he's posted a 2.31 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 11.2 innings. The right-hander has pitched well throughout the year with a 2.09 ERA, and his 2.01 FIP indicates that he's earned his solid stat line so far. The reliever has added 11 holds, two saves and a 2-2 record.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Swarzak - Ineffective performances so far Swarzak has allowed six runs in 5.1 innings since his contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha.

Impact The veteran right-hander hasn't found any more success in Kansas City than he did before Arizona released him in April. Overall, Swarzak has a 9.90 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB across 10 innings this season. He is unlikely to see anything more than low-leverage work.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE