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Hot start to spring at plate Gasper is hitting .350 (7-for-20) with a home run in seven games this spring.

Impact He's a long shot to make the roster as a utility player but he's drawing raves from management and could be an option if there's an injury among the utility players. Gasper has been playing mostly second base this spring but is also a catcher and has played first base. He's not a plus defender behind the plate but his versatility could see him called up from Triple-A at some point this summer. He hit .328/.439/.970 with 12 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A last season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Gasper may find a roster spot as a reserve on the Twins, thanks to his versatility, and hitting "All he's done is hit," manager Rocco Baldelli said of the new switch-hitting acquisition from the Red Sox.

MARCH 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gasper 'doing everything possible' to make first OD roster PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – In his first Major League Spring Training, Mickey Gasper has continued doing what he has always done: hit. Sporting a...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston.Gasper, 29, mad...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Twins add to depth with deal for versatile Gasper The Twins made a Christmas Eve move to add to their utility depth with the acquisition of the multipositional Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox acquire reliever Jovani Morán from Twins for utility player Mickey Gasper

The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Minnesota Twins trade lefty reliever Jovani Moran to Boston Red Sox for utilityman Mickey Gasper On Tuesday, the Twins dealt lefthanded reliver Jovani Moran, who missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, to Boston...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Minnesota The Twins acquired Gasper from the Red Sox in exchange for Jovani Moran on Tuesday.

Impact Gasper played in his first 13 big league games during 2024, but he played in Triple-A Worcester for the most part. In his sixth year of minor league action, he had his best season yet. The catcher slashed .367/.471/.592 with eight home runs and 36 RBI across 204 plate appearances. However, in his brief time up in Boston, he was not able get a hit in 18 at-bats. The 29-year-old was able to finish the year up with the Red Sox.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE