Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Sun 5/5/24 8:41 PM

Devers went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
After opening the game 0-for-3, Devers singled and later came around to score in the top of the eighth inning before launching a two-run home run off Jay Jackson in the following frame. The long ball was his fourth of the season and his first in 10 games. Since returning from a bone bruise in his left knee April 24, Devers has batted .415 with two homers, seven RBI and eight runs scored over 41 at-bats in 11 contests.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Thu 4/25/24 9:29 PM

Devers went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Devers produced a second consecutive three-hit effort after missing five games with a knee injury. He's 6-for-9 with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored in his two games back. The downtime appears to have given the balky shoulder he was dealing with during Boston's homestand last week time to heal.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Thu 4/25/24 11:31 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Devers (knee) isn't comfortable enough yet to play third base but will likely return to the position Saturday versus the Cubs, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The good news is Devers is well enough to hit, as he'll be the club's designated hitter again Thursday after homering from the spot in his return to the lineup Wednesday. The Cubs are starting left-hander Shota Imanaga on Friday, so it's possible the lefty-hitting Devers will rest that day before returning to third base Saturday. With Devers (twice) and Tyler O'Neill (once) occupying the DH spot the last three days, Masataka Yoshida has been on the bench. However, it sounds like Yoshida should be back in there soon enough.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Wed 4/24/24 9:24 PM

Devers went 3-for-4 with a walk, home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Devers was in the lineup for the first time in a week while dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee. He returned as the designated hitter and recorded his first multi-hit game since Opening Day. The next hurdle for Devers will be playing a game in the field.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Wed 4/24/24 2:30 PM

Devers (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Wednesday's contest in Cleveland, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Devers hasn't played since April 17 due to a bone bruise on his left knee, and between that injury and a shoulder problem, he's seen action in just three of the last 12 games. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday, albeit in a non-defensive role. Devers should be ready to play third base soon.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Tue 4/23/24 4:35 PM

Manager Alex Cora said Devers (knee), who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, is scheduled to start as the designated hitter Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republicanreports.
EDGE Analysis
Devers was originally expected to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's series opener, but the club decided he could use one more day, especially with the weather forecast for Tuesday being questionable. The veteran third baseman hasn't seen the field since Wednesday due to a bone bruise on his left knee.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Tue 4/23/24 3:11 PM

Devers (knee) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Cleveland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The expectation was that Devers would return to action Tuesday versus the Guardians coming off Monday's team off day, but he'll instead be out of the lineup for the fifth straight game due to the bone bruise on his left knee. It's unclear if the 27-year-old suffered some sort of setback, but he should continue to be considered day-to-day for now. Pablo Reyes is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Sun 4/21/24 5:25 PM

Devers (knee) is expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old sat out Sunday for the fourth consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his left knee, but he should return to action following Monday's team off day. It's been a slow start to the season for Devers, who has a .188/.328/.375 slash line with two homers through 58 plate appearances.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Sun 4/21/24 10:31 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Devers (knee) could return to action Tuesday against the Guardians, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Devers, who hasn't played since Wednesday, will miss a fourth game in Sunday's finale at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Red Sox are off Monday, which will give Devers five days off.

Rafael Devers
3B BOS
Sat 4/20/24 12:25 PM

Devers (knee) isn't in Boston's lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republicanreports.
EDGE Analysis
Devers will sit for the third straight game after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee Thursday. There has been no indication that the 27-year-old is moving toward a stay on the injured list, though his chances of playing this weekend against Pittsburgh are dwindling. Bobby Dalbec will draw another start at third base with Devers out.