Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Refsnyder had started in right field in each of the previous four games, going 7-for-15 with one home run, four doubles, four runs, three RBI and one stolen base. Though his opportunities to start against right-handed pitching may become more scarce with Rafael Devers (knee) making his return from a one-week absence Wednesday, Refsnyder should still have the opportunity to play regularly versus southpaws.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Contributes as fill-in
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Refsnyder went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Refsnyder, who has appeared in all four games since being activated off the injured list, has hit safely in three straight as a starter, going 4-for-12 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base. With Tyler O'Neill (concussion) due to return Tuesday, Refsnyder's starts in the outfield will dry up, but he could be used to help fill the void at first base following Triston Casas (ribs) landing on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Red Sox fear the injury could result in a significant absence, and Refsnyder could be an option there along with Pablo Reyes (.174 average) and Bobby Dalbec (.033). At the very least, Refsnyder will likely be in the lineup anytime Boston faces a left-handed starter.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Belts first homer
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Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.
He launched a Quinn Priester changeup over the fence in right-center field in the fifth inning to chase the Bucs right-hander from the game. Refsnyder got the nod in right field and hit third Friday in his first start since making his 2024 debut, and while most of his playing time this season will come against southpaws, injuries to Tyler O'Neill (concussion) and others could make him a lineup regular in the short term.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Enters as pinch hitter
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Refsnyder entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Refsnyder pinch hit for second baseman Enmanuel Valdez and stayed in the game to play left field. It was the season debut for Refsnyder, who opened the year on the 10-day injured list due to a toe injury. He was activated to take the roster spot of Tyler O'Neill, who landed on the 7-day concussion list. Refsnyder will likely be in the starting nine whenever the Red Sox face a left-hander.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Returns from IL
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The Red Sox reinstated Refsnyder (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Refsnyder isn't included in the lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Guardians, but he should see regular playing time versus left-handed pitching as a possible platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Wilyer Abreu in the corner outfield. The 33-year-old also made a start at first base during his four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, making him a possible option at that position if Triston Casas should need a day off. Refsnyder, who missed the first three weeks of the season with a fractured left pinkie toe, produced a .682 OPS in 242 plate appearances for Boston in 2023.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Nearing return
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Refsnyder (toe) will play at least one more full rehab game with Triple-A Worcester before being activated from the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Refsnyder noted that his fractured left pinky toe still isn't fully healed and he will just have to play through some pain. He also revealed that he's been told his main role upon his return will be as a late-inning pinch hitter or defensive replacement.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Will see time at first base
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Refsnyder (toe) will play some first base upon his return from the 10-day injured list, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Refsnyder has some experience at the position, although he hasn't played at that spot since joining the Red Sox in 2022. With the Red Sox outfield crowded at the moment, Refsnyder will be reintroduced to first base, where he could see occasional action versus lefties. Refsnyder is on a minor-league rehab assignment while working his way back from a fractured left pinky toe and could be activated before long.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Begins rehab assignment
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Refsnyder (toe) began a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester and went hitless in three at-bats.
Refsnynder struck out three times as the designated hitter for the WooSox before getting a day off Thursday. He's expected to play Friday, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe, but he remains without a firm timeline for his return to the big-league roster.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Ready for rehab assignment
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Refsnyder (toe) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Refsnyder is nearly a month removed from suffering a fractured left pinky toe and is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. Given that he's missed a good amount of time, he presumably will require a handful of rehab contests before being activated. Once he returns, Refsnyder should see regular starts versus left-handed pitching.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Prepping for rehab assignment
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Refsnyder (toe) could begin a rehab assignment next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Boston manager Alex Cora said Refsnyder is ramping up back at camp in Fort Myers. Both Refsnyder and Vaughn Grissom (groin) are on similar paths and will join teammates at Fenway Park next Tuesday for the home opener against the Orioles. The hope is both can begin playing in games shortly after that.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Hits shelf with fractured toe
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The Red Sox placed Refsnyder (toe) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Refsnyder is likely to miss most or all of the first month of the season while he recovers from a fractured left pinkie toe. According to MLB.com, Refsnyder isn't being shut down entirely while he recovers from the injury, as he's been able to play catch and take batting practice in recent days.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Diagnosed with fractured toe
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Refsnyder was diagnosed Wednesday with a fractured left pinky toe, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Refsnyder suffered the injury when he was hit by pitch during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals and could be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. If there's a silver lining, Refsnyder's absence could make it easier for the Red Sox to carry Ceddanne Rafaela on the Opening Day roster.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Exits after HBP on foot
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Refsnyder was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Cardinals after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Refsnyder said afterward that he has a crack in the small toe on the foot, although it's not clear whether he's referring to a fracture or something else. The Red Sox should offer more clarity on the outfielder's status soon.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Collects two RBI in win
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Refsynder went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Boston's 7-6 Grapefruit League win over Philadelphia on Monday.
Refsynder smashed an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning and hit a groundball that resulted in another run for Boston later in the contest. It's a small sample size, but over three spring training games, the 32-year-old has maintained an impressive .900 on-base percentage. Given his career .324 slugging percentage, it's safe to say Refsnyder's value will be reliant on his positional versatility in the outfield. Expect the veteran to compete for a fourth or fifth outfielder spot throughout spring training.
Refsnyder started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.
Refsnyder got the start against a left-hander, against whom he entered with a .912 OPS, which increased to .919 following the game. It was his third start (one against a right-hander) over the last four games, and he hit safely in all three (going 4-for-12 with two walks, four runs, two RBI). The steal was Refsnyder's seventh, a career-high for the outfielder.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Making second straight start
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Refsnyder will start in left field for a second straight game Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Refsnyder started in left field Saturday while Masataka Yoshida served as the designated hitter, but the latter was removed from the game after getting hit by a pitch on the leg. X-rays came back negative, but Yoshida is being held out of Sunday's lineup, enabling Refsnyder to get into the lineup again. Refsnyder had a couple of hits, including a double, a walk and a stolen base (his fifth) Saturday.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Nabs fourth steal
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Refsnyder went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.
Getting the start in left field and hitting leadoff with lefty Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado, Refsnyder connected on his first extra-base hit in June while producing his first multi-hit performance since May 24. The steal was his fourth of the season, tying his career high, and he continues to excel in his platoon role -- through 72 plate appearances against left-handed pitching this year, Refsnyder sports a .995 OPS.
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Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Signed to extension
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The Red Sox signed Refsnyder to a one-year, $1.85 million, extension Saturday that includes a $2 million club option for 2025, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox have grown to trust Refsnyder, who has filled various outfield roles for Boston in one-plus seasons with the organization. He'll start in center field and bat fifth for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.
