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Steps in for resting Vazquez Plawecki will catch and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Marlins, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Plawecki is getting a turn behind the dish while No. 1 catcher Christian Vazquez rests after starting in each of the past three games. By catcher's standards, Plawecki has been a serviceable performer at the plate this season, providing a .245/.310/.358 slash line across 59 plate appearances.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1

Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1

Playing their first game in a rejuvenated Fenway Park since the state dropped limits on crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, Nathan Eovaldi went 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the...

MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Swats first home run Plawecki went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact Plawecki had been on the bench in each of the last six contests, but he had a solid day at the plate Sunday and blasted his first home run of 2021. The 30-year-old should continue to serve mainly in a depth role behind Christian Vazquez going forward.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani's 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th sends Angels over Bosox 6-5

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Boston Red Sox 6-5, ending a four-game losing streak

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9

The Boston Red Sox held on after blowing three previous leads to beat the Tigers 12-9

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Kevin Plawecki, Red Sox’s ‘Laundry Cart Guy,’ was urged by Jason Varitek to create celebration Kevin Plawecki had a nice game for the Red Sox on Thursday with a double and RBI single.

MAY 6, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Starts Wednesday's day game Plawecki went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Plawecki drew the start behind the plate for a day game following Tuesday's 12-inning night game, in which primary backstop Christian Vazquez played the entire contest. That will be the routine whenever Boston's playing a night game followed by a day game. Vazquez served as the designated hitter Wednesday, which is a reminder that he's made himself into a much better hitter since arriving in the majors. That hitting ability allows manager Alex Cora to get his bat in the lineup at DH while not burdening him as a catcher, which could lead to more at-bats for Plawecki if he's able to carry forward last season's success.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues, making the New York Yankees’ roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contract...

MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Ready if needed Plawecki could see more work than expected early in the season after Christian Vazquez suffered an eye injury Thursday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vazquez was struck in the face by a thrown ball, causing his sunglasses to shatter, and he suffered a laceration under his left eye. The injury is not considered serious, but if Vazquez is unavailable come Opening Day, Plawecki is healthy and set to fill in. He's 4-for-19 with one RBI, one run and three strikeouts over nine spring contests.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cora's COVID message: Stay safe, your team needs you

Red Sox manager Alex Cora is hoping his players don't have too much fun on their first off-day of spring training

MARCH 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleared for workouts Plawecki cleared the intake process Saturday and resumed workouts, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Plawecki was absent from the first few days of camp while on the COVID-19 injured list, though the Red Sox didn't specify whether he had the virus himself or had merely been exposed to someone who did. Whatever the reason, he still has over a month to prepare for Opening Day, so his push for the backup catcher job shouldn't be significantly affected.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Going through intake process Plawecki is going through the intake process to report to camp Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Plawecki missed the start of camp while on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's not clear if he tested positive for the virus himself or had merely been exposed to someone who else who did. In either case, he'll still have over a month to prepare for the upcoming season, so he should be at minimal risk of missing Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Sale not looking too far ahead after elbow surgery

Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is getting closer to getting back on the mound following Tommy John surgery in March

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens

Pitchers and catchers around baseball reported to spring training Wednesday appreciating what’s at stake as they try to follow COVID-19 protocols make sure the season runs with min...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Plawecki was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact While it's not clear whether Plawecki has tested positive for COVID-19, he'll begin spring training on the injured list with pitchers and catchers reporting Wednesday. The 29-year-old returned to the Red Sox on a one-year deal in early December and should serve as Christian Vazquez's backup once he's available.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Curtiss acquired by Marlins from Rays for prospect

Right-handed reliever John Curtiss has been traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Miami Marlins for minor league first baseman Evan Edwards

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Red Sox's Devers agrees to $4,575,000 deal

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $4,575,000 deal to avoid salary arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers

JANUARY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Catcher Kevin Plawecki has hit his stride with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe Plawecki solidified his spot on the roster with a solid season that included a swing change he said made him more consistent at the plate.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox reach deals with Barnes, Brasier, Brice, Plawecki

The Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year contracts that avoided salary arbitration with right-handers Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Austin Brice and catcher Kevin Plawecki

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Back with Sox on one-year deal Plawecki agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact He made a strong impression as a backup last season, hitting .341/.393/.463 with one home run and one steal in 89 plate appearances. There will be steep regression coming, but he should be locked in as Christian Vazquez's backup.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rattles off three hits Plawecki went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Braves.

Impact Plawecki recorded three hits in his second consecutive start behind the dish. He added an RBI single in the 10th inning, but Jeffrey Springs wasn't able to protect the Red Sox's lead. The 29-year-old Plawecki is slashing .342/.381/.468 with a homer, a stolen base, 17 RBI and seven runs scored across 84 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason