Hendriks (elbow) threw another bullpen session Sunday and is expected to ramp up his activity during the upcoming week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Hendriks finished his three throwing sessions of the week in New York on Sunday and he'll now progress towards the next step in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last August. The right-hander remains without an expected timetable to return, but his ability to complete the bullpen sessions without any sort of setbacks is a positive outcome nonetheless.
Heavy on Red Sox
Boston Red Sox news, rumors, and information.
Latest Red Sox News Alerts
Hendriks (elbow) threw another bullpen session Sunday and is expected to ramp up his activity during the upcoming week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Hendriks finished his three throwing sessions of the week in New York on Sunday and he'll now progress towards the next step in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last August. The right-hander remains without an expected timetable to return, but his ability to complete the bullpen sessions without any sort of setbacks is a positive outcome nonetheless.
Hamilton started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees. Hamilton and Enmanuel Valdez have shared second base against right-handers, but both were in the starting lineup Saturday against Gerrit Cole. Hamilton had a hot stretch from mid-May to mid-June but was cooled off since. He entered Saturday's contest on a 3-for-25 (.120) run, which has reduced his playing time. Hamilton's started just four of the last 10 games. Boston manager Alex Cora talked to Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe about the challenges of getting both Hamilton and Valdez in the lineup. "We would love them to play against righties, but Tyler [O'Neill] is swinging the bat well," Cora said. "We have Wilyer [Abreu], he's healthy. It's more about the fastball of the opposition [with Valdez and Hamilton]. They have their strengths and weaknesses." Hamilton has a better track record against four-seamers, while Valdez is better against off-speed pitches.
Grissom is trying to regain strength in both hamstrings before the team maps out a plan for his return, MLB.com reports. Grissom has been running the bases and moving better, per manager Alex Cora, but a rehab assignment is not imminent. He had been expected to be Boston's primary second baseman, but Grissom may not be guaranteed that role when he's ready. The Red Sox have been getting by with lefty hitters David Hamilton and Enmanuel Valdez for now.
Devers went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in a 14-4 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. Devers hit an RBI single in the third inning before stealing second and coming around to score later in the frame. He then chased Gerrit Cole in the fifth with his 26th career home run against the Yankees. The steal was just his second of the season, but the 27-year-old has slashed a fantastic .287/.373/.570 with 19 home runs, 53 RBI and 54 runs scored over 332 plate appearances.
Winckowski did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 3.2 innings. Winckowski surrendered a leadoff home run to Ben Rice in the first inning and a two-run homer to Alex Verdugo in the third. He departed at 66 pitches with one out to go in the fourth frame in an unimpressive follow-up to the five scoreless frames he threw Sunday. On the season, the 26-year-old owns a 3.23 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 39 innings and lines up to face the Royals next week if he remains in the rotation.
Gonzalez started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. Gonzalez's fifth-inning homer was all the offense Boston mustered over the first eight innings before its late-game comeback. The utility infielder has mostly worked as a pinch hitter and fill-in at all four infield positions. Gonzalez is 9-for-26 (.346) with three steals, two doubles, a home run, four RBI and three additional runs over 14 games since being activated off the injured list in mid-June.
O'Neill isn't in the Red Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. O'Neill will get a day off Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout during Friday's victory. While he rests, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu will start across Boston's outfield.
Wong isn't in Boston's lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. After putting together a 17-game hitting streak, Wong has gone 0-for-7 with three strikeouts over his last two games. He'll get a breather Saturday while Reese McGuire starts behind the dish, batting seventh.
Unlock the latest Boston Red Sox news — direct to your inbox.
More From Heavy on Red Sox
-
Red Sox Trade Proposal Adds Projected $72 Million Pitcher for Prospects
Red Sox trade options will be limited at the upcoming MLB deadline, but a rental like Jack Flaherty might make sense.
-
The Contending Red Sox Face a Decision With Kenley Jansen
-
Red Sox Urged to Trade for Top 3 Hitter in MLB
-
Red Sox Urged to Pursue Former N.L. Home Run Champion at Trade Deadline
-
Red Sox Could Look to Diamondbacks for ‘Short-Term’ Solution at Shortstop
-
Red Sox Trade Could ‘Target’ League-Leading $39 Million Star
Red Sox trade plans remain unsettled, but they're in the AL Wild Card mix and could add a starting pitcher -- Tyler Anderson, for example.
-
Red Sox Pitcher Makes ‘Wild’ Return After Bout With Anxiety
-
Critiquing The Athletic Critics: The 3 Best & Worst MLB City Connect Uniforms
-
Red Sox Named Potential Fit for Left-handed Ace
-
Red Sox Seek Starting Pitching, Shortstop Solution Ahead of Trade Deadline
-
Red Sox Owner John Henry Talks Fans’ Expectations, Comments on Potential Sale
After months of speculation fueled by back-to-back disappointing seasons for the Boston Red Sox, owner John Henry has put the rumors to rest: he has no plans to sell the beloved Boston baseball organization.In an interview with the Financial Times, Henry addressed the growing concerns about his commitment to the franchise and competing for World […]
-
Red Sox $90 Million Hitter Labeled ‘Untradeable’ by Ex-MLB GM
-
Red Sox Closer Kenley Jansen Responds to Trade Rumors
-
Red Sox Ruling Out Return for $23 Million Bullpen Duo, per Columnist
-
Red Sox Trade Away Infielder to Braves 1 Week After Team Debut
-
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran on Pace to Break MLB Divisional Era Record
-
Red Sox Projected to Add .379 Hitter With ‘Truly Special Bat’
-
Red Sox Set to Face Former Ace Chris Sale in Upcoming Series Finale in Atlanta
-
Red Sox Trade for Versatile 28-Year-Old Mets Infielder
-
Red Sox Sign Former Nats, Mets Slugger Following Garett Cooper Injury
With a continuing slew of injuries, the Red Sox have added another slugger and depth piece to help at first base.
-
Red Sox Make Pitching Trade for ‘Aggressive’ Lefty Amid Injuries
-
Red Sox Trade for Veteran 1st Baseman From Cubs Amid Triston Casas Injury
-
$32 Million, 4-Time All-Star Would ‘Be Happy to Be Traded’ From Red Sox: Insider
-
Red Sox Discuss Re-Signing Former All-Star They Cut in Spring Training: Report
-
Red Sox Predicted to Trade Star Slugger to Phillies Despite ‘Crazy’ Start
The Red Sox have done well on the Tyler O'Neill trade, but could still look to move him -- to the Phillies, per Bleacher Report.
-
Red Sox Make Historic Signing After Hard-Throwing RHP’s Viral Video
-
Top Red Sox 1B Replacements After Triston Casas Injury
-
Red Sox Not Budging Despite Calls to Add Top Prospect
-
Red Sox Pull Off Trade for 28-Year-Old Cuban Defector Returning From Surgery
-
Red Sox Named Potential Trade Fit for 2-Time All-Star to Fill Shortstop Gap
The Boston Red Sox might trade for a shortstop after an injury to Trevor Story, with the Miami Marlins’ Tim Anderson listed as a candidate.