Refsnyder was diagnosed Wednesday with a fractured left pinky toe, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder suffered the injury when he was hit by pitch during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals and could be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. If there's a silver lining, Refsnyder's absence could make it easier for the Red Sox to carry Ceddanne Rafaela on the Opening Day roster.

Refsnyder was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Cardinals after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder said afterward that he has a crack in the small toe on the foot, although it's not clear whether he's referring to a fracture or something else. The Red Sox should offer more clarity on the outfielder's status soon.

Refsynder went 1-for-2 with two RBIs in Boston's 7-6 Grapefruit League win over Philadelphia on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Refsynder smashed an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning and hit a ground ball that resulted in another run for Boston later in the contest. It's a small sample size, but over three spring training games, the 32-year-old has maintained an impressive .900 on-base percentage. Given his career .324 slugging percentage, it's safe to say Refsnyder's value will be reliant on his positional versatility in the outfield. Expect the veteran to compete for a fourth or fifth outfielder spot throughout spring training.

Refsnyder started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder got the start against a left-hander, against whom he entered with a .912 OPS, which increased to .919 following the game. It was his third start (one against a right-hander) over the last four games, and he hit safely in all three (going 4-for-12 with two walks, four runs, two RBI). The steal was Refsnyder's seventh, a career-high for the outfielder.

Refsnyder will start in left field for a second straight game Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder started in left field Saturday while Masataka Yoshida served as the designated hitter, but the latter was removed from the game after getting hit by a pitch on the leg. X-rays came back negative, but Yoshida is being held out of Sunday's lineup, enabling Refsnyder to get into the lineup again. Refsnyder had a couple of hits, including a double, a walk and a stolen base (his fifth) Saturday.

Refsnyder went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start in left field and hitting leadoff with lefty Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado, Refsnyder connected on his first extra-base hit in June while producing his first multi-hit performance since May 24. The steal was his fourth of the season, tying his career high, and he continues to excel in his platoon role -- through 72 plate appearances against left-handed pitching this year, Refsnyder sports a .995 OPS.

The Red Sox signed Refsnyder to a one-year, $1.85 million, extension Saturday that includes a $2 million club option for 2025, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox have grown to trust Refsnyder, who has filled various outfield roles for Boston in one-plus seasons with the organization. He'll start in center field and bat fifth for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Refsnyder went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder has drawn a walk in each of his last five games, though he remains confined to a limited role as a reserve outfielder. The 32-year-old has done well when called upon lately, getting aboard safely in six of his last seven contests to raise his slash line to .286/.409/.377 through 93 plate appearances. He's added a home runs, two steals, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored.

Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with one double, two RBI and one steal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder turned in a strong performance out of the three spot Saturday, driving in Pablo Reyes and Alex Verdugo on a fourth-inning double while grabbing a rare stolen base. in his last four years in the bigs (163 games), Refsnyder had stolen just two bags, making Saturday's swipe an outlier. After batting .307 in 177 plate appearances in 2022, Refsnyder is slashing .258/.361/.355 with one home run through 72 plate appearances this season.

Refsnyder is starting in left field and batting leadoff for the Red Sox on Wednesday in Atlanta, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder has a couple hits in each of his last two starts. Normal leadoff hitter Alex Verdugo has slid down to the two spot.