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AL East-leading Red Sox acquire Robles and Davis in trades

The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Hansel Robles from Minnesota and left-hander Austin Davis from Pittsburgh in a pair of trades

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent to Pittsburgh Chavis was traded from the Red Sox to the Pirates on Friday, Keith Law of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavis was once a fairly highly-rated prospect, but he's failed to live up to his potential through his first 168 MLB games. He's struck out in 33.6 percent of his plate appearances while slashing just .234/.291/.413. The move to one of the league's most pitcher-friendly parks in Pittsburgh certainly doesn't help his outlook, though he's at least now with a rebuilding organization that could give him the opportunity to work through his struggles in a regular role.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Chavis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact After starting five times in seven-game span, the righty-hitting Chavis will sit for the second consecutive contest, even though Toronto is bringing a lefty (Hyun Jin Ryu) to the hill. Chavis has gone 3-for-19 at the dish since his June 9 promotion from Triple-A Worcester, but despite his lack of success, he should see semi-regular at-bats as Boston's top utility option until Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec continue slumps with poor showings vs. Blue Jays Both Chavis and Dalbec have gotten increased playing time in recent weeks.

JULY 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fourth start in six games Chavis will start at second base and bat ninth Monday against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Chavis will essentially be filling in for Xander Bogaerts in the series opener, as regular second baseman Enrique Hernandez bumps over to shortstop while Bogaerts gets the day off. With all of Christian Arroyo (hamstring), Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Danny Santana (groin) residing on the injured list and none believed to be close to returning, Chavis should serve as the Red Sox's top utility man in the short term. He'll be making his fourth start in six games Monday.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in th...

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Michael Chavis Taking Selfless Approach To Inconsistent Playing Time This season has been "a little bit uncomfortable" for Michael Chavis, but the young Boston Red Sox slugger is choosing to put the team first...

JULY 22, 2021 • NESN.COM

Homers in Wednesday win Chavis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-4 victory over Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Chavis contributed to a barrage of Red Sox home runs in the contest with a 409-foot solo shot in the fifth frame. The long ball was just his second of the season, as he has spent much of the campaign in the minors. Chavis has had a difficult time while up with the big club in 2021, slashing .200/.221/.354 across 68 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale

JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Segura opens game with HR; Phillies end Boston's home streak

Jean Segura and Alec Bohm homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Boston’s nine-game home winning streak with an 11-2 victory over the Red Sox

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernández leads off with homer, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-5

Kiké Hernández led off the Red Sox first with a home run, J

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to majors Chavis was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was sent to the minors at the start of the week but will rejoin the Red Sox with Danny Santana (quadriceps) going to the injured list. Chavis is hitting .207/.230/.328 in 61 plate appearances this season and should provide infield depth for Boston.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devers homers, surging Red Sox hold off Ohtani's Angels 5-4

Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox retired Shohei Ohtani on a grounder to right field to end their 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles A...

JULY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Christian Arroyo To Be Activated From IL, Michael Chavis Optioned Christian Arroyo will make his return Monday night for the Boston Red Sox after missing time with a bone contusion.

JULY 5, 2021 • NESN.COM

Returning to Triple-A The Red Sox are optioning Chavis to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The infielder loses his spot on Boston's 26-man roster now that Christian Arroyo (knee) is ready to return. Difficulties making contact with fastballs and a pull-heavy approach have led to just three hits in 25 at-bats for Chavis since being recalled June 24. Future infield injuries could demand Chavis' return to the big-league roster in 2021, but he has shown little since his 2019 debut season to suggest he can be a consistent hitter at the MLB level. Arroyo, a more reliable defender and hitter, will be recalled in a corresponding move.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be headed back to minors Chavis started at second base and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Sunday's 1-0 win over Oakland.

Impact Chavis was called up to Boston after Christian Arroyo (knee) landed on the injured list June 24. With Arroyo's expected activation in time for Monday night's game in Anaheim, Chavis could be headed back to the minors. Arroyo just had to get through a minor league game Saturday without incident -- he did, going 1-for-4 for Triple-A Worcester -- and was expected to join the club Monday. Chavis has gone 3-for-25 (.120) with nine strikeouts since he was called up, the third time on the Mass Pike shuttle from Worcester to Boston.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Chavis isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe

Impact Chavis has gone 1-for-10 with two runs, two RBI and a strikeout across the last five games, and he's alternated starts across the last several games. Enrique Hernandez will shift to second base while Danny Santana starts in center field.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández helps Red Sox beat A's 3-2 in 10 with bat, glove

Kiké Hernández drove in the go-ahead run with a broken-bat single in the 10th inning and then made a tremendous defensive play to throw out a runner at home plate as the Boston Red...

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Playing time trending up Chavis will start at second base and bat ninth Monday against the Royals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Before heading to the bench for Sunday's 9-2 win over the Yankees, Chavis had served as Boston's leadoff man in each of the previous three contests. He'll cede table-setting duties to Enrique Hernandez in Monday's series opener with a lefty (Danny Duffy) on the hill for Kansas City, but Chavis at least appears to have supplanted Danny Santana as Boston's preferred option at second base. Through 46 plate appearances at the big-league level this season, Chavis is slashing .244/.261/.400.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Dalbec Chavis started at first base, batted lead off and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Yankees.

Impact Chavis was recently called up after the Red Sox placed Christian Arroyo (knee) on the injury list, and he's started both games since the promotion. He played second base Thursday and filled in for a slumping Bobby Dalbec on Friday. More significantly, he batted lead off for a second straight game, as the Red Sox continue to audition candidates atop the order.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hold on for 4th straight win over Yankees, 5-3

Hunter Renfroe had two RBIs, including go-ahead sacrifice fly in the third inning, and Boston’s pitchers held New York scoreless over the final seven innings to help the Red Sox po...

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts at 2B, leads off Chavis went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Chavis was called up when the Red Sox placed Christian Arroyo (knee) on the injured list. He not only took Arroyo's spot on the active roster, but he also took his roles at second base and batted lead off. Chavis later moved to first base after Bobby Dalbec was removed for a pinch hitter.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bid for combined no-hitter vs Rays ends in 8th

Kevin Kiermaier doubled off reliever Darwinzon Hernández with one out in the eighth inning for Tampa Bay’s first hit against the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Red Sox Vs. Rays Lineups: Michael Chavis Returns, Bats Leadoff In Finale The Red Sox recalled second baseman Michael Chavis, who'll bat leadoff Thursday night in their series finale against the Rays.

JUNE 24, 2021 • NESN.COM

Recalled by Red Sox Chavis was recalled by the Red Sox on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chavis has already spent three separate stints on the big-league roster this season. He owns a respectable 100 wRC+ in 11 games, but his 39.4 percent strikeout rate and 0.0 percent walk rate make for a worrying combination. He's been solid but unspectacular in 24 games for Triple-A Worcester, homering six times while slashing .263/.327/.474. A corresponding move has not yet been announced.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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