OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Wed 5/26/21 12:39 AM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder provided a big boost to the Twins offense, with his most prominent contribution coming in the eighth inning on a solo home run. He clubbed two doubles earlier in the contest and came around to score on each occasion. Refsnyder will have a more difficult path to playing time now that Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff are both back in the lineup, though he has recorded at least one hit in each his last five starts.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Sun 5/23/21 1:14 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder will start in center field and bat eighth Sunday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Though he'll be making a fifth straight start in center field, Refsnyder's path to everyday at-bats could become more blocked after Alex Kirilloff (wrist) returned from the injured list Friday. Assuming Nelson Cruz (wrist) and Jorge Polanco (ankle) are able to move past the injuries that have sidelined them for the past few games, Refsnyder will likely find himself behind Kirilloff, Max Kepler, Luis Arraez and Trevor Larnach in the pecking order for reps in the outfield. Refsnyder is hitting .400 with a home run and four RBI over his eight games with the Twins since being called up from Triple-A St. Paul in mid-May.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Tue 5/18/21 12:15 AM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 16-4 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in center field for a Twins team running low on healthy outfielders, Refsnyder put together his second multi-hit performance in two starts since being added to the roster. As long as the 30-year-old keeps hitting, he'll keep seeing action, but a career .606 OPS over 457 big-league PAs prior to Monday suggests his hot streak won't last long.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Sat 5/15/21 2:01 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder was recalled by Twins on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder was recalled to provide depth both along the infield and outfield after Jake Cave (back) was placed on the 60-day injured list. The 30-year-old has hit .217/.305/.297 across 457 major-league plate appearances in his career.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Sat 3/27/21 1:01 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder appeared in 12 spring games this year and hit .235 with two RBI and two runs. He's now likely to head to Triple-A St. Paul to begin the regular season.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Wed 12/9/20 1:22 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder agreed to a minor-league contract with the Twins on Nov. 23.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old utility man will move on to a new organization after he spent the 2020 campaign with the Rangers. He saw action in 15 games with Texas last season, slashing .200/.265/.233 across 34 plate appearances.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Thu 8/27/20 2:55 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder was sent outright to Texas' alternate camp site Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder will remain in the Rangers organization after passing through waivers untouched. In 30 at-bats prior to being DFA'd, the utilityman hit .200/.265/.233.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Mon 8/24/20 5:31 PM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder had a fairly consistent spot in the starting lineup to begin the season, but his playing time dipped in recent games. He'll now be removed from the 40-man roster after slashing .200/.265/.233 with one RBI and 11 strikeouts over 30 at-bats this year. It's unclear whether he'll find a spot with another organization. Leody Taveras was recalled from the team's alternate training site in a corresponding move to fill Refsnyder's role in the outfield.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Sun 8/2/20 9:35 AM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Refsnyder has made only three appearances this season, but he has hit safely in each one of those games. It's hard to trust him on a regular basis due to his lack of playing time, but he is making an impact in a limited role early on.
OUTRob Refsnyder LF/RF/DH BOS Mon 7/27/20 7:43 AM
OUTRob Refsnyder
LF/RF/DH BOS
Refsnyder started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Three games into the season and the Rangers have deployed three different first basemen. That's the result of Todd Frazier moving to third base for games Saturday and Sunday while Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) was unavailable. Ronald Guzman started Saturday against a right-hander and Refsnyder was in the lineup against a left-hander. Texas manager Chris Woodward is hopeful Kiner-Falefa will return Tuesday after Monday's off day, per T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.