ROB REFSNYDER NEWS

Working through back spasms Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Refsnyder is day-to-day due to back spasms, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Refsnyder hasn't played since May 1, but Cora relayed that the 34-year-old outfielder's injury isn't severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, though it's unclear when he'll be available to play. Refsnyder has primarily served in a backup role for the Red Sox this season, and his absence has led to Kristian Campbell seeing reps in the outfield.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could land on IL Manager Alex Cora said after Friday's game that Refsnyder (undisclosed) might need to spend time on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Cora noted that Refsnyder is a bit banged up, and while it's unclear what kind of injury he's dealing with, it helps explain why the 34-year-old outfielder hasn't played since May 1 despite owning a .918 OPS in 40 plate appearances. Until the Red Sox provide more information or place him on the IL, Refsnyder's return timeline is unknown.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela drives in 5 runs and Duran has 4 hits as the Red Sox roll to a 13-3 win over the Guardians

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in five runs, Jarren Duran had four hits and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Refsnyder comes through in rare start as Red Sox romp CLEVELAND -- Alex Cora has been trying his hardest this season to find at-bats for Rob Refsnyder due to the Red Sox facing off against so ma...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Duran gets Boston's 1st straight steal of home in 16 years in 7-3 win over Guardians for DH split

Jarren Duran had Boston’s first straight steal of home since Jacoby Ellsbury exactly 16 years earlier, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 for a doubleheader split aft...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Homers off righty Refsnyder started in place of a slumping Ceddanne Rafaela and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Refsnyder, a lineup staple when the Red Sox face a left-hander, got a rare start against a righty and delivered a home run in his first at-bat. It was his first home run. Boston hasn't seen too many southpaws thus far, and Refsnyder entered Monday's game with just 21 plate appearances. Rafaela's bat showed life in the first two games of the series but overall its done little to help with a .582 OPS and three extra-base hits in 74 plate appearances. Refsnyder has the same number of XBH over 25 plate appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Buehler's strong start carries Red Sox past White Sox 4-2 on Patriots' Day

Walker Buehler pitched seven strong innings, Kristian Campbell’s base-loaded grounder rolled into right field for a two-run single and the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox in Bos...

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Logs three-hit night Refsnyder started in right field and went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Friday's 10-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Refsnyder got the start ahead of Wilyer Abreu with a lefty on the mound, despite Abreu's hot start. Refsnyder crushed left-handers in 2024 (.941 OPS), and manager Alex Cora will deploy him against southpaws any chance he gets. Unfortunately for Refsnyder, the Red Sox haven't faced many lefties in 2025, just four over the first 21 games.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox take advantage of Toronto miscues, rally to win 4-3 in 10th and avoid 4-game sweep

Pinch-runner David Hamilton scampered home when the drawn-in Toronto infield couldn’t handle Trevor Story’s nubber to second base and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 1...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Filling in Sunday Refsnyder will start the first game of Sunday's scheduled doubleheader in right field in place of Wilyer Abreu (undisclosed), Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Abreu was scratched from Saturday's game which was eventually postponed and rescheduled for Sunday. Refsnyder will be making his second start of the season and could be in for a third start in the nightcap.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Refsnyder (illness) will start in right field and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Refsnyder didn't play at all during the Red Sox' opening series versus the Rangers, in part because he was battling an illness. He's recovered now, though, and will slot into a prime spot in Boston's lineup against southpaw Cade Povich.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters after Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers that Refsnyder was unable to play due to an illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Refsnyder has yet to make his 2025 regular-season debut, though it's unclear whether his absence for the first two games of the series was due to him being under the weather. He had a productive 2024 campaign and projected to serve in the weak side of the platoon in right field with Wilyer Abreu, but Refsnyder will have to overcome his current illness before taking the field. Romy Gonzalez could see some additional reps in the outfield as a defensive substitute for as long as Refsnyder is on the shelf.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's Red Sox spring training report: Bats power up in exhibition finale in Monterrey - The Boston Globe Rob Refsnyder, Kristian Campbell, and David Hamilton all went deep as the Red Sox closed out their trip to Monterrey, Mexico, with another b...

MARCH 26 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Free of restrictions in camp Refsnyder (forearm) took live batting practice against Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly during Wednesday's full-squad workout, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Refsnyder slugged a home run to right-center as part of his round of BP, an indication that he's moved past the right forearm strain that caused him to finish the past season on the injured list. Before being shut down, Refsnyder was productive at the dish when called upon, slashing .283/.359/.471 with 11 home runs and two stolen bases over 306 plate appearances. The right-handed-hitting Refsnyder should get regular playing time versus left-handed pitching in 2025, most likely occupying the weak side of platoon in right field with Wilyer Abreu (illness).

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman joins team of his former favorite player and looks to get Red Sox back to postseason

Alex Bregman says Dustin Pedroia helped recruit him to the Boston Red Sox

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Outfielder Rob Refsnyder stays with Red Sox, who exercise $2.1 million club option

Veteran outfielder Rob Refsnyder remained with the Boston Red Sox after the club exercised his $2.1 million option

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Red Sox exercise Rob Refsnyder's option, keeping outfielder around for 2025 - The Boston Globe Refsnyder will return to Boston for a fourth season on a $2.1 million club option.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

2025 option exercised The Red Sox exercised Refsnyder's $2 million club option for 2025.

Impact Refsnyder was a useful platoon bat for the Red Sox again in 2024, slashing .283/.359/.471 with 11 homers over 93 games, which included a .941 OPS versus left-handed pitching. Boston currently projects to be very left-handed heavy again in 2025, so Refsnyder should be busy again as a short-side platoon outfielder.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Red Sox placed Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right forearm strain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Refsnyder hasn't started a game since wrist discomfort caused him to be a late scratch from the lineup Sept. 12, though he was able to appear as a pinch hitter during Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. Now, the 33-year-old outfielder will officially land on the injured list, putting an early end to his 2024 campaign. He'll conclude the season with a solid .283/.359/.471 slash line alongside 11 homers and 40 RBI across 306 plate appearances, and Vaughn Grissom will come up from the minors to fill his spot on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Continues to sit Refsnyder (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Refsnyder was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Yankees due to right wrist discomfort, and he has been held out of the starting lineup for the entire four-game series. The Red Sox have a scheduled off-day Monday, and the 33-year-old could return to action for Boston's upcoming three-game road series against Tampa Bay. Since the All-Star break, Refsnyder has slashed .267/.313/.505 with seven home runs and 19 RBI across 112 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox meet in game 4 of series

The New York Yankees play the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 2-1

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Red Sox on 3-game home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Scratched from lineup Refsnyder was scratched from Boston's lineup ahead of Thursday's game versus the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact It's unknown why Refsnyder was taken out of the starting nine, but the Red Sox should offer some clarification in the near future. In the meantime, Wilyer Abreu will start in right field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder leads Red Sox against the Orioles after 4-hit performance

The Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles after Rob Refsnyder's four-hit game on Monday

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press