Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Wed 9/15/21 9:15 AM

Schwarber delivered a three-run double as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 8-4 win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
A day after mishandling a groundball that led to three unearned runs and coming off an 0-for-16 slump, Schwarber delivered a clutch double that gave Boston a lead. With first baseman Bobby Dalbec on a roll, the Red Sox are not desperate to replace him with Schwarber, which was the putative reason for acquiring the latter. Schwarber will continue to get at-bats in the outfield and as the designated hitter on a regular basis.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Tue 9/14/21 6:40 PM

Schwarber is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander will take a seat versus lefty Tyler Anderson. He has struggled recently, recording zero hits and striking out nine times in 15 at-bats over his last four contests. Alex Verdugo will take over in left field and bat eighth.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Tue 9/14/21 9:13 AM

Schwarber misplayed a groundball at first base that led to three unearned runs in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber is relatively new to first base, and the seventh-inning miscue proved to be costly as the Red Sox slipped into a tie for the second and final wild-card spot in the AL. It was his fourth game at first base, all coming within the last two weeks.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Wed 9/8/21 3:03 PM

Schwarber isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber recorded multi-hit performances in four of the last eight games and slashed .324/.425/.559 with two homers, two doubles, 10 runs and five RBI during that time. He'll take a seat against left-hander Shane McClanahan while Danny Santana starts in left field and bats seventh.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Fri 9/3/21 11:06 PM

Schwarber went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder led off the bottom of the first inning with his 29th homer of the year and his fourth with Boston. He added a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning as part of a five-run rally. Schwarber has been excellent with Boston, recording multiple hits in seven of his 18 games with the team. He's posted a .271/.366/.578 slash line with 61 RBI, 56 runs scored, a stolen base and 14 doubles through 382 plate appearances.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Wed 9/1/21 9:32 AM

Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber notched his first hit of the night by taking Ryan Yarbrough deep to center and then later singled home a run in the ninth as the Red Sox put together a mini-comeback late in the game. Schwarber has 28 home runs this season but his long ball Tuesday evening was just his third of the year off a left-handed pitcher. He's been fantastic since his return from a long layoff due to a hamstring injury, as he's slashing .340/.492/.600 with three homers, five RBI, 11 runs scored and 15:14 BB:K across 15 games. The 28-year-old slugger also owns a 1.092 OPS over that span.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Sun 8/29/21 12:40 PM

Schwarber went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run in Saturday's 5-3 win.
EDGE Analysis
After making his first start with Boston at first base in Friday's series opener, Schwarber returned to left field Saturday and came through with his 27th long ball of the season, leaving him within striking range of his third 30-homer campaign. He'll remain in the lineup in left field for Sunday's series finale, but expect Schwarber to gradually take on more reps at first base once he gets more comfortable at the position.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Fri 8/27/21 9:53 AM

Schwarber played one inning at first base in Thursday's 12-2 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber opened as the designated hitter and was given a soft introduction to first base, playing the ninth inning of a blowout win. Being part of a 1-3 fielder's choice and holding runners on first were the extent of his activities.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Thu 8/26/21 10:11 AM

Schwarber may be ready to start at first base Thursday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber has been working out at first base in recent weeks and might be ready to go. "I've got to talk to [trainer] Brad [Pearson] about it," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "Kyle, he's eager, so most likely, that's the goal right now. We'll talk about it, see where we are physically and make a decision. I would love for him to play first base [Thursday]." The Red Sox face right-handed John Gant on Thursday, an ideal spot for the lefty-hitting Schwarber.

Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Thu 8/26/21 12:34 AM

Schwarber went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-6 extra-inning loss to Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber's game-tying blast in the ninth inning was the reason for the extra inning, although Hansel Robles' implosion on the mound in the 10th diminished the outfielder's contribution. The long ball was Schwarber's first in nine games with Boston. He's up to 26 on the year to go with a .265/.359/.571 slash line, 55 RBI, 47 runs scored and a stolen base through 340 plate appearances.