Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday when the club takes on the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. It's no surprise to see the veteran get back into the lineup against a left-handed starter considering just how well he's performed as a platoon left fielder this season. Refsnyder is hitting .355 with a .958 OPS against southpaws this season, figures that tower over his work against righties. While he's homered just once in his 76 plate ...

The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $1.85 million contract extension on Saturday. The deal includes a $2 million team option for 2025. The 32-year-old is earning $1.2 million this year and is currently hitting a strong .284 with a .408 on-base percentage, .383 slugging percentage, .791 OPS, a homer, five doubles, 13 runs scored, 17 RBI, 15 walks and 21 strikeouts in 33 games (98 plate appearances). He's been especially useful against lefties, going 19-for-52 (.365)...

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Rob Refsnyder by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2 million deal. Refsnyder ended his 2022 season on the injured list due to back spasms, but he should be healthy in plenty of time for spring training next year. The 31-year-old veteran will return to Beantown next year after hitting a strong .307/.384/.497 with an .881 OPS, six home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and one stolen base in just 153 at-bats as a bench player for the BoSox. ...

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder is once again batting leadoff on Tuesday. Refsnyder has hit leadoff in three of the team's last four games. The 31-year-old has made an instant impact with Boston this season, batting .273 with a .467 on-base percentage in his first 15 plate appearances with the club. Joining Refsnyder in the top third of the Red Sox lineup are third baseman Rafael Devers and designated hitter J.D. Martinez. Boston will match up with the Oakland Athletics and ...

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder crossed the plate a couple of times in Thursday's win over Houston. Refsnyder returned to the lineup after nearly a two-month absence due to a hamstring strain, picking up where he left off, reaching base safely four times. The 30-year-old improved his slash line to .339/.403/.525 with two homers, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 59 at-bats. Refsnyder's versatility should lend him some added at-bats, but his playing time could be somewhat sporadic...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned utility player Nick Gordon to Triple-A. Refsnyder has been out with a hamstring strain since early June, and over 18 games this season he's slashing .321/.371/.500 with two homers, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. He could be worth picking up in deeper formats right now, and if he swings the bat as well as he ...

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. He has been sidelined for over a month due to a left hamstring strain. This is the second time that Refsnyder has been sidelined with that injury this season. Before the injury, he was slashing .321/.371/.500 with two homers, 10 RBI with the Twins. He could have some AL-only appeal depending on when he gets back on the Twins active roster.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) will start moving around and begin jogging soon as he recovers from a hamstring strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the team sees Refsnyder's injury as a two to four week long injury, and as of now Refsnyder has already been on the injured list for a week. In 18 games this season prior to the injury, Refsnyder has put up some of the best numbers of his career by slashing .321/.371/.500 with two ...

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Monday. Refsnyder missed four games after exiting last Tuesday's game early. Though he was able to suit up Sunday, his injury ultimately forced him to be sidelined. Refsnyder has been a strong presence in the lineup for Minnesota this season, slashing .321/.371/.500 with two homers and 10 RBI in 18 games. The recently-activated Luis Arraez (shoulder) will take his ...

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Refsnyder hasn't played since June 8 due to a hamstring injury, though he'll relieve Alex Kirilloff (ankle) in right field on Sunday and bat cleanup. The 30-year-old has been excellent for the Twins, though his potential playing time moving forward is murky with Byron Buxton (hip), Luis Arraez (shoulder), and Max Kepler (hamstring) potentially all back with the ...