Kyle Schwarber Walks Four Times Thursday rotoballer.com Fri 8/27/21 12:02 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber reached base in all five of his plate appearances Thursday, going 1-for-1 with a double and four walks. He scored one run. He also got his first game action at first base in a 12-2 blowout win over the Minnesota Twins. Schwarber is off to a wild start in his first 42 plate appearances for Boston, slashing .400/.571/.633. He's going to show plenty of power, and his fantasy value will only climb if he continues his impressive run of plate discipline.

Kyle Schwarber Hits First Boston Homer rotoballer.com Thu 8/26/21 1:03 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber came through with his first Beantown home run Wednesday night, delivering a game-tying two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth. He went 3-for-6 in the extra-inning loss. Schwarber has picked up right where he left off in Boston, slashing .379/.514/.586 in his first 37 plate appearances with the club. He now has 26 home runs on the year, and should be a top-end power threat going forward.

Kyle Schwarber To Start In Left Field On Monday rotoballer.com Mon 8/23/21 10:47 AM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber will move into the outfield for Monday' s game against the Texas Rangers. This will be Schwarber's first time in outfield since joining his new club. Schwarber will bat second and cover left field versus lefty Kolby Allard. This isn't the ideal spot for Schwarber against a lefty, but he could still have DFS value. That means, J.D. Martinez will serve as the designated hitter, which could hint at Schwarber getting more starts in the outfield or possibly...

Kyle Schwarber Reaches Four Times Friday rotoballer.com Sat 8/21/21 1:02 AM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber reached in all four of his plate appearances Friday night, going 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, and a run scored. He's seemed in top form despite all the time he missed with injury, as he's reached base in 11 of his first 18 plate appearances for Boston. Schwarber has yet to hit a home run with his new team, but he's still elevated himself to fourth in the lineup, and seems primed for a very productive rest of the baseball, and fantasy, season.

Kyle Schwarber Not Starting On Wednesday rotoballer.com Wed 8/18/21 6:22 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber isn't starting on Wednesday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Andrew Heaney. The veteran is batting .257 with a .347 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and a stolen base in 317 plate appearances this season. He's started exclusively at designated hitter for Boston but is getting the day off on Wednesday with Kevin Plawecki replacing him in the lineup. Plawecki is batting sixth against Heaney and could be worth a look as a streaming option for...

Kyle Schwarber Doubles Twice Off The Wall rotoballer.com Mon 8/16/21 1:21 AM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber got his first two hits as a member of the team Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored against the Baltimore Orioles. Slotting in as the designated hitter, it appears the experiment at first base is over for now, but that shouldn't stop Schwarber from seeing plenty of playing time. He's off to a good start in his Boston tenure, reaching base in half of his eight plate appearances over two games since returning from injury. Fantasy ...

Kyle Schwarber Scores Two Runs In Boston Debut rotoballer.com Sat 8/14/21 12:15 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber made his team debut Friday, coming off the injured list without any rehab at-bats. He batted sixth and was the designated hitter. Schwarber went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs. It was originally expected that Schwarber might miss more time after dealing with a hamstring injury, but he now figures to be a major asset for fantasy managers in the power department. No matter where he bats in the lineup, he should have plenty of opportunities to ...

Kyle Schwarber Activated For Friday's Game rotoballer.com Fri 8/13/21 4:07 PM

The Boston Red Sox have activated outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) prior to Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He is in the starting lineup, batting sixth and will be the designated hitter, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Schwarber, who was acquired from the Washington Nationals on July 29, has been on the IL since July 3. However, before the ailment, he was dominant at the plate. Schwarber is hitting .253 with a .570 slugging, 25 HRs, 53 RBI, and 42 runs in 72 ...

Kyle Schwarber Could Start Rehab Stint On Thursday rotoballer.com Wed 8/11/21 5:19 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. Schwarber was originally sidelined in early July with a right hamstring strain then experienced a setback due to tightness in his left groin. The 28-year-old is slashing .253/.340/.570 with 25 home runs and 53 RBI over 72 games, so Boston no doubt wants his bat back in the lineup. Fantasy managers should continue stashing ...

Kyle Schwarber Lowers Activity Level rotoballer.com Sun 8/8/21 1:56 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) has had a minor setback, according to the Athletic. He had ramped up with running and fielding while the team was in Detroit but felt tightness in his left groin, so the Red Sox have lowered his activity level as a precaution. Schwarber could move to first base to keep his potent bat in the lineup when he returns, general manager Chaim Bloom has said. The 28-year-old Schwarber has been sidelined since July 2 with a right hamstring strain. He ...