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Remains hitless Gasper went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's 3-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Gasper batted out of the eight-hole as Boston's designated hitter in Sunday's season finale, his first start since Aug. 29. Gasper showcased his vaunted plate discipline in the fourth, working a seven-pitch walk after falling behind 0-2 to Rays starter Ryan Pepiot. While he won't be confused for Mickey Mantle anytime soon, Gasper could find himself in the mix at catcher behind Connor Wong in 2025 with Danny Jansen hitting free agency. The switch-hitting Gasper finishes his rookie season 0-for-18 with four walks and one hit by pitch, adding one run scored in 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Boston The Red Sox recalled Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gasper will serve as the roster replacement for Rafael Devers (shoulder), who landed on the 10-day IL on Saturday. The former has spent the majority of the season in the minors, slashing an impressive .328/.439/.531 with 12 homers and 58 RBI across 380 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A, though he doesn't project to see much playing time while in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Gasper will give way to Trevor Story (shoulder) on the active roster as Story returns from the 60-day injured list. Gasper failed to log a hit in 16 plate appearances with the Red Sox but holds a 1.179 OPS at Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Gasper gets hit by pitch, call confirms | 08/29/2024 Mickey Gasper gets hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 9th inning after the call is confirmed following an unsuccessful Toronto challenge

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

The improbable journey of Mickey Gasper leads to the big leagues with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe The New Hampshire native, who finally reached the majors at age 28, is a study in perseverance and belief in oneself.

AUGUST 13 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Added to roster The Red Sox selected Gasper's contract from Triple-A Worcester, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gasper, 28, has slashed .341/.458/.559 with 12 home runs this season between Double-A Porland and Worcester, splitting time between catcher and first base. It would be his major-league debut, if/when he gets into a game. Gasper's presence on the roster could allow the Red Sox to use Connor Wong and Danny Jansen in the same lineup more often.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE