Mickey Gasper - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 30-year-old received fairly regular playing time between catcher and designated hitter at times in June, but his .486 OPS in 17 games this month will result in him being demoted. Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) is coming off the injured list to claim the open roster spot.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Gasper isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Gasper appears to have moved down a spot on the depth chart, as he will move to the bench for the fourth time in Boston's last five games while Carlos Narvaez starts behind the plate for the third time in the team's last four.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tolle retires first 16 batters, allows 1 hit over 7 scoreless innings as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-1

Payton Tolle retired his first 16 batters and gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings, Willson Contreras homered over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park, and the Boston...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Sitting against lefty again Gasper is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Gasper is a switch-hitter, but he's fared much better against right-handed pitching both this season and throughout his big-league career. The Red Sox will thus keep Gasper on the bench for a second straight day while the Rockies send another lefty starter (Kyle Freeland) to the hill.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Tuesday Gasper is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Impact Gasper will rest on the bench Tuesday after going 1-for-5 with two walks across the last two games since Sunday. Connor Wong has the start at catcher and is batting eighth.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox signing former Cardinals catcher could mean writing is on the wall for Connor Wong The Boston Red Sox have carried three catchers on their major league roster since interim skipper Chad Tracy called Mickey Gasper up on May...

JUNE 23 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Sitting down Saturday Gasper is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Gasper has taken over as the No. 1 option in Boston's catching trio and is even seeing regular run in the leadoff spot, but he will get a night off after three consecutive starts. Newcomer Anthony Seigler will lead off Saturday while Carlos Narvaez catches for rookie Connelly Early.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining starting nine Wednesday Gasper (groin) will start at catcher and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact A tight groin had kept Gasper out of the starting nine in the Red Sox's previous two games, but he was available off the bench Tuesday and went on to strike out in a pinch-hitting appearance before catching the final inning of a 6-1 loss. Gasper looks to have avoided any setbacks following the late-game cameo and should be ready to handle a full nine-inning workload behind the plate in Wednesday's contest.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Enters Tuesday's game Gasper (groin) went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter and played the final inning as the catcher in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact With two outs and two runners on in the eighth inning, Gasper pinch hit for starting catcher Connor Wong but struck out against Toronto closer Louis Varland. That Gasper could operate behind the plate -- even if for only one inning -- indicates he could rejoin Boston's starting lineup Wednesday after opening the last two games on the bench.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Gasper (groin) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Blue Jays.

Impact He'll miss a second straight start after having started each of the previous seven tilts. Gasper is considered day-to-day. Connor Wong will do the catching and Masataka Yoshida will serve as the designated hitter for the Red Sox.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox start 3-game series with the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a three-game series

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Nursing tight groin Gasper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers due to slight groin tightness, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gasper started the previous seven games -- three at catcher, four at designated hitter -- but will be forced to the bench Sunday due to the groin issue. The injury doesn't seem to be a serious concern, and the 30-year-old will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery. Carlos Narvaez is starting behind the plate Sunday for Boston.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox score season-high 10 runs at Fenway after offensive outburst BOSTON – At last, the comforts of home were felt by the Red Sox. And not a second too soon. When Mickey Gasper, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer...

JUNE 13 • MLB.COM

Mickey Gasper's fiancee Leann Faour dons pink crochet bikini during fun outing Drafted by the New York Yankees in 2018, Mickey Gasper spent six years honing his craft for the organization's minor league affiliates.

JUNE 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Batting leadoff Friday Gasper will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Friday's contest versus the Rangers.

Impact Regular leadoff man Jarren Duran has been moved down to the No. 5 spot in the Boston lineup. Gasper is making his sixth straight start, but he's just 2-for-19 at the dish in the first five of those contests.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stepping out of lineup Gasper is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact Gasper had started the previous three games and six of the last eight tilts, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's matinee. Carlos Narvaez is doing the catching for the Red Sox in the rubber match.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks first triple Gasper went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over Baltimore.

Impact Gasper took advantage of Orioles outfielder Blaze Alexander losing a ball in the twilight and reached third base for his first MLB triple. It was his first three-base hit at any level since 2022. Gasper started at catcher for the fifth time in the last eight games and extended a hit streak to six consecutive. He's been elevated to the primary starter at catcher against right-handers and is 17-for-48 (.354) against righties this season.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1

Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought

Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee had a front row seat as the bullpen had one of its worst innings of the year as Boston rallied for a 9-4 win.

JUNE 1 • FOX SPORTS

Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought

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MAY 31 • BOSTON.COM

Ascends to top of depth chart Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Saturday that Gasper has emerged as the team's preferred option at catcher against right-handed pitching, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe rep...

Impact When he was first recalled from Triple-A Worcester on May 7, Gasper initially saw most of his opportunities at designated hitter with Roman Anthony (finger/wrist) on the shelf. Masataka Yoshida and Andruw Monasterio have since settled into a platoon at DH, but Gasper has remained a regular presence in the lineup while poaching starts behind the plate from Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong. Since his call-up, Gasper is slashing an impressive .340/.380/.404 across 51 plate appearances. With zero home runs or steals, eight runs and two RBI over 16 games, Gasper isn't providing much impact in the counting categories, and fantasy managers should anticipate a steady downturn in his batting average, which has been fueled by a .432 BABIP.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Could Easily Demote Connor Wong After Mickey Gasper Decision Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy hard-launched a new default lineup on Saturday, even if it's possible that the change might not be...

MAY 30 • SI.COM

Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox

Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Red Sox lineup: Mickey Gasper again starting at C, Masataka Yoshida at DH Mickey Gasper is starting at catcher for the Red Sox for the second straight game Wednesday.

MAY 28 • MASSLIVE.COM

Second straight start at catcher Gasper will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact It's the second straight start behind the plate and third start over the last four contests for Gasper. The Red Sox are carrying three catchers and have been using all of them, with Gasper, Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong all netting at least two starts at catcher over the last 10 games. Gasper also has an additional three starts at designated hitter during that stretch.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Tolle retires first 16 batters, allows 1 hit over 7 scoreless innings as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-1

Red Sox start 3-game series with the Blue Jays

Abreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1

Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought

Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox