YAIRO MUÑOZ NEWS

Activated, outrighted to Triple-A Munoz (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Munoz has been on the COVID IL since testing positive for the virus at the start of September, and he won't rejoin the 40-man roster now that he's cleared the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old appeared in only five games for the Red Sox this year and spent most of the campaign at Worcester, where he hit .308/.340/.444 with eight homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs and 18 stolen bases in 88 contests.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Triple-A Munoz (illness) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Sept. 24 and has gone 1-for-11 with two walks and five strikeouts over his first four games with the affiliate.

Impact Munoz was placed on the Red Sox's COVID-19 injured list Sept. 1 after testing positive for the virus, but with four minor-league games under his belt, he appears to have made a full recovery. That being said, Munoz is unlikely to be activated from the IL prior to the Red Sox's regular-season finale Sunday in Washington, as Boston is seemingly satisfied with Jose Iglesias, Travis Shaw and Christian Arroyo as its utility options in the infield.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for coronavirus Red Sox manager Alex Cora disclosed that Munoz tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. The infielder is expected to be placed on the COVID-19 inju...

Impact He becomes the eighth Boston player to land on the COVID-19 IL within the past few days and the seventh player to test positive for the virus. Expect the Red Sox to call up another middle infielder from the minors prior to Wednesday's contest, as Jonathan Arauz and Travis Shaw are the only players on the active roster with MLB experience at either second base or shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Munoz was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The Red Sox now have two open spots on the 40-man roster in advance of Thursday's Rule 5 draft. Munoz hit .333 with one home run and five doubles in 45 plate appearances with the Red Sox last season, but they obviously don't view him as a big part of the future.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Red Sox Munoz signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 25-year-old's contract was selected by Boston at the end of August, and he had a .844 OPS in 45 plate appearances before landing on the injured list with back spasms. Munoz should be in competition for a utility role at spring training for the Red Sox.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Munoz was placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms, retroactive to Sept. 18.

Impact Munoz was removed from Thursday's game with lower-back spasms, and he'll require a stay on the injured list as a result. With just over a week remaining in the regular season, Munoz shouldn't return to the field in 2020. Alex Verdugo (hamstring) is also nursing an injury, so Tzu-Wei Lin could potentially fill in as an outfielder if needed. Cesar Puello was also recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back spasms Munoz was removed from Thursday's game against the Marlins after experiencing lower-back spasms, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Munoz went 0-for-2 for strikeout before being replace in left field during the fifth inning. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Munoz went 2-for-5 with two singles and a stolen base Wednesday in an 8-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Munoz made his fourth consecutive start Wednesday and was one of three Red Sox players to record multiple hits on the night while also stealing his second base of the season. The 25-year-old is hitting .349/.349/.535 with a home run, four RBI and six runs scored in 43 at-bats this season and will continue to occupy a role in the outfield, starting regularly alongside Alex Verdugo and Jackie Bradley.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fourth straight start Munoz will start in right field and will bat sixth Wednesday against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Though he'll be making his fourth straight start, Munoz is still expected to fill a short-side platoon role in the Boston outfield, with either Bradley or Alex Verdugo sitting out against southpaws to make room for him. Bradley will be the odd man out Wednesday with lefty Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Batting sixth in return Munoz (hip) is starting in left field and batting sixth Thursday against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact He had a hit in all six games he played with the Red Sox prior to suffering the minor hip injury, so look for Munoz to play fairly regularly as long as he is productive down the stretch. He is hitting .476 with one home run, three strikeouts and zero walks in 21 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Munoz (hip) could return as soon as Thursday against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact He had been producing in something close to an everyday role prior to the hip injury, notching a six-game hitting streak (.476 average) with one home run since entering the lineup Sept. 1. Once healthy, he should return to seeing steady action all over the field.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with right hip strain Munoz left Sunday's game in the first inning with a right hip strain, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact While it looked like it might have been Munoz's hamstring, it's a hip injury for the 25-year-old. Munoz was off to a blistering start with his new club and it would be a shame if this turns out to be something that requires an IL stint.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Munoz left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent right hamstring injury, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact After singling to begin the home half of the first inning, Munoz grabbed at his hamstring. He was lifted for a pinch runner after a brief conversation with manager Ron Roenicke. With the single, Munoz is now batting just shy of .500 through six games with Boston.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes off in doubleheader Munoz went 6-for-7 with two doubles, one home run, three RBI and four runs over both ends of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Munoz spent the first five weeks of the season at Boston's alternate site in Pawtucket before getting a callup last week. He's hit safely in all four games in which he's appeared, going 8-for-15 with four extra-base hits. With Andrew Benintendi (ribs) sidelined, left field is open for the suddenly hot Munoz.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at DH Munoz started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Braves.

Impact The Red Sox are managing the absence of J.D. Martinez (hand), who could return Wednesday. Munoz was called up from the alternate camp Monday and is not expected to maintain a large role.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox sign Yairo Munoz to minor league deal, option four pitchers to Pawtucket The Red Sox announced five roster moves Thursday afternoon, including the signing of Yairo Munoz to a minor league deal. The 25-year-old mad...

MARCH 28, 2020 • METROWESTDAILYNEWS.COM

How much money did Yairo Munoz cost himself? Munoz signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox, which means he cost himself some amount of money.

MARCH 26, 2020 • VIVAELBIRDOS.COM

Before injury exam, Munoz left team without notice and flew home, so Cardinals released him Yairo Munoz, 25, felt a pop in his hamstring during his final appearance for the Cardinals, but when they scheduled for him an MRI, he didn'...

MARCH 9, 2020 • HERALD-REVIEW.COM

Spring training stunner: Cardinals' Yairo Munoz released after abruptly leaving camp Munoz, who played 196 games for the Cardinals over the past two seasons, will not be suiting up for the Redbirds going forward.

MARCH 9, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Before injury exam, Munoz left team without notice and flew home, so Cardinals released him Yairo Munoz, 25, felt a pop in his hamstring during his final appearance for the Cardinals, but when they scheduled for him an MRI, he didn'...

MARCH 8, 2020 • ANNISTONSTAR.COM

Munoz hitting, Gallegos relief lead Cards to win over Reds

Yairo Munoz celebrated a rare start with a home run and a triple to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Sunday.

JULY 22, 2019

Munoz hitting, Gallegos relief lead Cards to win over Reds

Yairo Munoz celebrated a rare start with a home run and a triple to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1

JULY 21, 2019

Cards activate Waino from IL, send Ponce de Leon to Memphis, put Muñoz on restricted list

St. Louis Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright will start Thursday night's game against the Miami Marlins.

JUNE 20, 2019